Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I, too, would like to thank the witnesses for being with us today. This is an important topic, and their insights will be very helpful.
Ms. Gold, Senator Boisvenu, who was here earlier and had to leave, proposed that the ombudsman report directly to the House of Commons, rather than the Department of Justice.
The position is currently vacant, but once it's filled, would it be more effective if the position reported to the House of Commons?
In either case, why? What are your views on this?