This is a big step forward for Canada. We thought really long and hard about how to structure it. We looked at different examples around the world, including the e-safety commissioner in Australia, but we also thought very hard about the confidence that I think Canadians need to have in this new officer, given the powers they will wield.
That's why you'll find in the bill what is a very pronounced declaration that we will say the confidence of Canadians will be ensured by having a vote cast in the House of Commons and the Senate in Canada to support the implementation and appointment of that new digital safety commissioner. That gives Canadians, through their elected representatives and through their parliamentarians, a direct line of accountability.
I think the measures we're taking are significant, but I would also point to the fact that most people are aware of Frances Haugen, the famous Facebook whistle-blower who testified at Congress. She described this as best-in-class, world-leading legislation for ensuring the accountability we need to see of social media companies, including the significant penalties of up to 6% or, in the case of a contravention offence, 8% of global revenue.