I just think that, with respect to interoperability, if our goal is to have all businesses in Canada.... This is the goal of the minister. If our goal is to have all businesses in Canada under one working beneficial ownership registry by reaching agreements with the provinces and territories, it only makes sense under law that everyone would be subject to the same penalties and fines. There should not be a set of penalties and fines for the provinces and a set for federally regulated businesses. It is in line with the objectives of everyone at this committee to see a motion like this pass by applying Criminal Code provisions accordingly.
On June 12th, 2023. See this statement in context.