Mr. Chair, the spirit of the amendment we are proposing is important. I think we must really consider this concept of the benefit of the doubt that may be accorded someone at a given time. I think that's an important concept. In fact, I think that judging the good faith of a statement is without a doubt quite subjective.
If it isn't possible to give someone who has unintentionally provided a false statement a chance to rectify the situation, that is harmful. The bill as it currently reads makes no distinction between fraudulent misrepresentation and false statements made in error.
Our amendment moves in that direction. We hope that this distinction is being considered and that it appears clearly in the wording of this clause.