Even documents on just the issue of foreign interference related to the economy would be critical documents, because that could be a reason the government took certain actions or didn't take certain actions, Mr. Chair, and that's precisely the point. It should not be for the government to make that determination; rather, it should be for an independent commissioner to make that determination.
Ultimately, what we all want coming out of this inquiry is to have faith in the process, the inquiry and its outcome. If documents are withheld, you are going to undermine and undercut the work of the commissioner. I feel very strongly about that.
Canadians cannot afford it. The government cannot afford it. None of us can. That's why it's so important for the government to release all the documents the commissioner is requesting.