Mr. Chair, this time, I hope that the government will have the opportunity to demonstrate its desire to give the bill more teeth and to ensure that, pursuant to the legislative provisions we are putting in place, the people who start a complaint process will be able to expect some results. I am talking about results in terms of the recommendations to be issued during the process, whether they are about mediation or about an investigation to be conducted by an independent investigator, but also about the deadlines involved. That is why we are bringing back this amendment. We know how important it is.
As we all know, the bill also applies to political staff as well as to federally regulated companies. Everyone should have fair treatment, meaning in a timely fashion. Clearly, some deadlines can be set by regulation, but I would be open to an amendment to the effect that the deadline be set in the regulations, but that it take the consultations into account. However, it is important that, as lawmakers, we indicate clearly that the approach in this bill is a serious one and we want it to produce results. That is why we want the deadlines to be specified, especially with regard to investigations, when one takes place.