I have been a member of the Committee since 2004. During that time, the Department has had many opportunities to do so. Ministers succeeded to Ministers. And they also had many opportunities to come before the Committee to express their vision. There is absolutely nothing new in Bill C-280 if you compare to the present legislation. All we are asking is to implement the provisions. You had one year to do so.
On March 22nd, 2007. See this statement in context.