Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you to Mr. Robert and Mr. Dufresne for being here today.
I have two specific questions. The first is in line with some of the previous questions about the spirit and application of the code.
Mr. Robert, you mentioned earlier that we're incrementally looking at how we apply this code, how we conduct ourselves as public officials in our communities and what the public expects of us. Under the code, there are very strict provisions about reporting income below and above a $10,000 threshold.
Are we going to a place under this code where...? This is a case that could come up quite regularly. Say a member has passive income from investment properties exceeding $10,000. In the public's eye, the public may view that member as being in a conflict of interest with the spirit of the code if they were to vote on any changes to laws related to the taxation of property, capital gains, the appreciation of assets, etc.
Are we going to a place where members may be recusing themselves from certain votes in the House of Commons to be in compliance with the code? I reference this point because it's a common practice at the municipal order of government in Canada.