We can provide this committee with a chart of that information for all places in the world we have that information for. In the area of the Five Eyes—the most closely linked communities and countries we work with—we are the only one that does not have a legislated mandate for its ombudsperson, inspector general or whatever they might be called.
What I've said and what my predecessors have said in numerous reports is that, more than anything, it is sometimes the perception of interference or real interference occurring that causes our inability to action some of the investigations we carry out. It is also about being able to raise or escalate issues to Parliament, beyond the minister or the government in power at the time. I can use the media, absolutely. I can talk to all the different political parties. However, is that how ministerial accountability should work? I don't believe so. I think I'd need to bring these issues to Parliament, whether it's at a committee or in other ways. Ultimately, it is that.
The other aspect is that legislation provide protection from a witness being compelled in a particular case. That is important. The Correctional Service investigator, as an example, has that. I do not. I will fight back if I'm asked to do that. I'll fight it in court if I need to. Really, that should be in the legislation in order to protect the confidentiality of the services we provide to our constituents.