Mr. Chair, just on this particular point, my understanding is that at least under the existing laws, pending the acceptance of Bill C-2, there are two ethics commissioners or counsellors. The Senate have their own ethics person, and yet, going by what Jamie has just said to us, the appointment and ratification of our Ethics Commissioner—to take ownership of him—who is responsible for the members of Parliament exclusively, not for senators, still has to go through the Senate.
On June 14th, 2006. See this statement in context.