Just to make sure I express myself clearly, I will read my answer, since I was expecting the committee to ask that question.
I do not think such amendments would be necessary to achieve that objective. Even if I intended to designate just one national body, there is nothing in the legislation stipulating that only one body can be designated.
Quebec's recent amendments to its regulations not only refer to the body designated under federal regulations, but also demonstrate a willingness to work closely with the federal government in the regulation of immigration consultants.
Prior to introducing Bill C-35, we shared our proposed legislative changes with Quebec during federal-provincial consultations. I had many discussions with Quebec's Minister James, and I spoke with Minister Weil on Saturday. They did not raise any objections to our approach.
However, if Quebec wishes to regulate immigration consultants, the federal government will, when designating a body, take into consideration any regulator designated by a provincial government to oversee immigration consultants.
So we are open to Quebec designating such a body. We believe the legislation already sets out that power clearly. And, of course, nothing in Bill C-35 prevents the federal minister from recognizing a body designated by Quebec.