Mr. Chair, my question is for Ms. Boyer.
You said that the proposed wording in amendment CPC‑26 leaves it up to the agencies to judge whether a measure is necessary. Can you please explain the difference between the wording? In the bill, it is a matter of interpretation when it says that federal institutions have the duty to “ensure that positive measures that it considers appropriate are taken”. Agencies will still make their case to officials. The wording “necessary positive measures” implies the same thing with respect to officials. They are still the ones who will decide whether or not a measure is necessary. Whether the wording is “positive measures that it considers appropriate” or “necessary positive measures”, it is a question of interpretation in both cases. There is no push back or elements that will obstruct the work of public officials.
Can you explain how the word “necessary” is more restrictive than the words “that it considers appropriate”? I, for one, do not understand your reasoning.