That's probably a fair comment, but by giving a public interest criterion we make it possible for the Governor in Council to make the declaration when it's appropriate to do so. And because the minister--in clause 33, you'll see--must, as you say, report to Parliament on this, then it is something that's transparent and in the public domain and something that parliamentarians can debate, which we freely admit is your role.
On December 2nd, 2009. See this statement in context.