I don't know if it's abusive. I wouldn't agree with you, Monsieur Ménard.
I think it's probably overdue that we revisit this. I believe it was in 1985 that it was raised from $500 to $2,000, and it has not been changed since that time. We are proposing to move it from $2,000 to $10,000, but as I indicated to you in my opening remarks, I am prepared to listen to the deliberations of this committee.
I see Monsieur Godin here. His colleague has already indicated that he would like to see a different amount, and I won't put words in his mouth, but I believe he was looking at a maximum fine of $5,000. I will indicate to you, at this time, that I certainly would be prepared to look favourably on that if it works towards expediting this bill, which, as I indicated in my opening remarks, seems to have widespread support. I would certainly have a look at that.