Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I also agree that an independent investigation by the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner is well warranted, based on what the committee has heard to date. I don't believe it's necessary for the committee to first ask the commissioner if an investigation is already under way or that passing this motion would in any way compromise the independence of an investigation or interfere with an investigation that may have already begun.
An investigation by the commissioner, I believe, would be substantively different from the inquiries that have already taken place. The Auditor General focused on the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement around ArriveCAN; the RCMP is looking into the potential for criminality; and, of course, the CBSA's review is an internal review, and as has been established already before our committee, is not entirely independent. I think, given the severity of the allegations and the fact that there are disputes over what has taken place, having the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner conduct a full and independent investigation is certainly an appropriate step at this point.
I agree with my colleague that it seems we have a direction as a committee, and I hope that we can now move to a vote.