Thanks, Madam Chair.
Thanks to all of our witnesses for being here today. It's really great to hear your remarks. I did read over the things that were sent in advance. Although you didn't get time to lead with your opening remarks here on the panel, I can assure you that most of our members are probably reading them. Thank you for submitting those.
I will say off the top that I really appreciate Mr. Dion's recommendations. I definitely agree with mandatory training for new MPs and publishing guidelines. Those are really good recommendations. Some of the other ones I have some concerns with. That's not to say I'm not supportive; I just have a lot of questions. One of them is about the minimum threshold for gifts in a single year.
Ms. Stone, through the chair, I looked at the U.K. version of the code of conduct. I understand that in the U.K. it's 300 pounds. Our commissioner in this case is suggesting that we reduce the amount from $200 Canadian to $30. For the life of me, I just can't see how the difference between $200 and $30 will be the difference in terms of essentially influencing an MP's decision-making or behaviour.
Would you comment on that, Ms. Stone, through the chair?