I totally agree with Mr. Christopherson. I think there's probably a lot of fear among public servants about this whole idea of accounting officers. The minister was talking about how the ministers are supposed to know everything all the time, but maybe that isn't always the case. Maybe there is some really good merit in trying to get that dialogue going on this situation. We may find out we really don't have a big problem.
On March 21st, 2007. See this statement in context.