The independence factor is something that I think is extremely important because, as I said before, right now—from my seat, at least—I don't see any independence that the commissioner of elections has only because everything is controlled by Elections Canada.
Hypothetically, what would happen if, for example, the commissioner of elections was called upon to investigate Elections Canada itself, or an individual within Elections Canada? I think that's a huge conflict right now because, as I said in my opening remarks, the Chief Electoral Officer not only can direct an investigation to begin—whether or not the commissioner of elections wants to commence an investigation, he would be compelled to—but the CEO of Elections Canada can stop an investigation.
I think that's a conflict, at least from a perception standpoint. That shouldn't be allowed to occur.