Good afternoon, Mr. Craig.
My first question may come across as somewhat off-putting, but I still have to raise the issue with you, Mr. Craig.
The name of your organization is the Canadian Taxpayers Association, after all. I would like to know whether you took steps to prevent small reactionary groups from taking up your statements today or using the eventual documents put out by your organization.
I'll give you a specific case. The last time the words “taxpayer” and “Indian” were uttered in the same breath, it was a white supremacist speaking. I would like to know whether, being fully aware of the fact that targeted groups sometimes repeat certain statements, you made an effort to ensure your words and interests today would not be twisted.
I would like to ask you something else, Mr. Craig.
I have your financial statements here. I know you are a private organization. When I looked at your financial statements, I did not see any names as far as compensation paid to employees goes. There is no identifying information, and even less on exact amounts.
I am not sure if you're aware, but under this bill, private entities within the communities will have to provide much more detailed information, including identifiable information. Obviously, your organization isn't willing to do that, since that information does not appear in your statements.
Are you aware of this situation?