On the contrary, I have been supportive of the CORE and of Ms. Meyerhoffer from day one of my appointment in this role as the international trade minister.
At the time of my appointment, I did review the order in council, and the mandate for this position was clear. The office was in the process of becoming operational, so I asked her to establish the office and to implement the OIC as it was published. I believe she has the tools and the instruments she needs to be an effective mechanism for human rights.
The purpose of the CORE and the national contact point mechanisms are indeed to find solutions to bring about responsible business conduct and to bring about that change. As Ms. Meyerhoffer herself said, she believes she has the necessary powers, resources and tools to be effective.
I am very supportive of this work. This office is resourced as well. It has a mandate. It has the resources and the tools, and I'm very confident in Ms. Meyerhoffer's background and capability. Now that the complaint system is up, she is ready to also do that part of the work.
I want to thank her for the tremendous work over the last year in meeting with over 200 stakeholders from civil society groups to industry to stand up this very important office.