I appreciate your saying that, because as we continue, there is a continuing diminishing of trust within our public institutions. When something like this happens, it goes to the crux of that trust and shatters it.
I hope we can work together with TBS, and that all of our government departments can ensure that we spend taxpayer dollars in a responsible fashion.
With respect to how your department operates—and I'm sure you have reflections on many other departments as well—how important is it that we fund departments properly, so they are able to conduct the public service we require them to?
I know the Conservatives have always voted against increasing funding for our public service, but can you help us understand why that's important?