This is the same thing, although a little more narrowly expressed. May I please remind everybody that the minister on Friday said that in terms of the Chief Electoral Officer's ability to speak publicly, he can say whatever he wants. This clause would read:
For greater certainty, the Chief Electoral Officer may communicate publicly on whatever subject she or he considers appropriate.
I can't think of a more direct expression of what the minister has said. Basically he wants people to understand that the Chief Electoral Officer is in no way muzzled by any wording that appears in section 18; therefore, this “for greater certainty” clause is just to confirm that.
If the government votes this one down as well as the second one, I think everybody is going to wonder what the minister meant, and what the minister's word is worth.