We're moving a little fast here.
On page 7, line 1, there's the insertion to allow that in addition to considering the material facts included in an application, in preparing the opinion, the Chief Electoral Officer may take into consideration any other information that he or she believes necessary.
I think the ground has been tread here; we know that the Chief Electoral Officer is, in giving these opinions, guidelines, orders, and interpretations.... Again, this is for greater certainty, to ensure that the Chief Electoral Officer under Bill C-23 is not restricted in the access to information, opinions, and additional information that will inform the decision that is requested within clause 5.
Again, this insertion of proposed subsection 16.2(1.1) would be for greater certainty. I think the arguments are much the same, but I would hope the members of committee would give it new consideration and fresh consideration. There's no harm done in this. They've already made the point that they believe this is already the case, and those same arguments apply. For greater certainty, why not ensure that the Chief Electoral Officer can have access to all of the information they find relevant?