If I understand the question, based on leading jurisdictions around the world and within Canada, the requirements that were implemented through the policy on internal controls are really the best practices of leading jurisdictions. The fact that we are asking departments to complete an annual assessment, to develop an action plan, to remedy the weaknesses, and to make public those actions plans and assessment results is a significant best practice that we see in the private sector, for instance.
On November 28th, 2011. See this statement in context.