Thank you, Madam Chair.
I understand this is a private member's bill and there are certain limits on what can be called for in terms of expenditures. As you know, it's not unheard of for the government to take up a private member's bill and turn it into a government bill.
My question is to Ms. Damstrom-Albach and others. Let me thank you all for coming here to testify today.
I'd like you to elaborate on what would be missing if we didn't adopt some of the amendments that have been suggested. In particular I'm interested in collecting data, keeping data, and asking whether we have enough good data—also in not only doing the research to collect data, but having objectives that are measured carefully and monitored to see if policies are working or not.
I invite you to comment on what will be missing if we don't adopt some of these suggested amendments.