Mr. Pecknold, I want to tell you that, quite frankly, I am very pleased with your presentation. It is very difficult for a member of Parliament, working alone, to achieve perfection the first time around. He needs help and the input of witnesses. I believe you read the corrections proposed in my presentation yesterday and that you are more supportive of the bill now.
I would just like to remind you of what those amendments involved. You can single out the definition of journalist, because it is the most difficult one. In my amendments, I say that it has to be in the context of work carried out independently or for remuneration. Also, in relation to sources, it always refers to confidential sources. As regards journalists' records that would be protected, the wording refers to documents or records collected in the performance of their duties or, if your prefer, as part of their professional activities. I believe the RCMP prefers that solution. Also, the final provision—which I have borrowed from the Australian legislation—stipulates that these provisions « in no way prevent the seizure or disclosure of communications or documents prepared with a view to committing fraud or a criminal offence. »
Based on those amendments, of which you are already aware, would you say that you are more supportive now of the bill?