We at Statistics Canada take great pride in two basic functions. One is to be able to interact with Canadians and make sure that when they give us their confidential information they can count on Statistics Canada to keep it confidential. The other is to ensure that when we put information out it is trustworthy and credible, so that when Canadians use it, they needn't worry about things such as independence.
I think we have done a good job as a country, as a nation, and as this democratic institution within it. What this bill does is remove any doubt, if there was any, that we operate in a fashion that is independent, that we bring our expertise to bear, and that Canadians can have absolute confidence and trust in what we put out.