First of all, I certainly wouldn't characterize Mr. Ruff's bill as useless. Private members' bills are typically quixotic affairs, and, as I said, I'm very supportive of them. They're an important part of the opportunity for Parliament to debate issues that might otherwise not come to its attention.
I'm doubtful that this measure alone would improve what we often refer to generally as the “culture of intelligence” in the federal government. The reason for this is that the issue of the culture of intelligence fundamentally is a matter of understanding the nature of national security threats and understanding the strengths and limitations, the governance mechanisms and the ways in which intelligence communities work.
You do not need a security clearance to understand those fundamental problems. Having a security clearance would likely, I would think, enmesh you in the cultural deficiencies problem that we have with regard to intelligence matters rather than to solve it.
Thank you.