Thank you, Mr. Chair.
We are going to support amendment CPC‑7, with this subamendment, which is intended simply to add a clarification. Amendment CPC‑7 talks about federal departments, oversight and public funds. The subamendment is intended to correct the administrative element somewhat as it relates to the machinery of government. We all agree and we all want to grant more powers. So I want to make sure that the change we want to make is clear.
In new subsection 2.1(2) in the bill, on page 4, I propose to remove the words “promote and encourage coordination” on lines 6 and 7 and replace them with “coordinate, in consultation with the Treasury Board”. That would be important for Canadian Heritage. In the same paragraph, at lines 5 and 6, I propose to remove the words “coordination in”.
On page 4 of the bill, after line 10, I propose to add a new subsection 2.1(3), which would provide as follows: For greater certainty, the Minister of Canadian Heritage shall perform the duty under subsection (1) in cooperation with the other ministers of the Crown.
Next, I propose to strike out point (c) in amendment CPC‑7 to make sure it is clear. This amendment more or less eliminates any role for Canadian Heritage, but that department still has a role to play, even if the power lies with Treasury Board.
I think this subamendment helps to clarify everything and achieves the objectives referred to by Mr. Généreux, Mr. Samson and the others who spoke. I am going to stop here to give other committee members a chance to speak.