The minister, in his statement on June 4, 2024, talked about the NRC providing a level of oversight. He said:
These actions were rooted in our commitment to transparency, accountability, and upholding the highest standards of integrity.
He also said:
As a Government of Canada organization, the NRC is subject to rigorous and stringent oversight of its personnel and finances. This structure will help rebuild public trust while increasing accountability, transparency and integrity.
He actually misled Canadians to believe that you're providing that extra layer of transparency and accountability, which is the furthest thing from the truth. That's not happening right now. You're going to move toward that in 2026, but money is being channelled right now by one board chair and three board members and the current SDTC organization, because no one was fired. The existing board of SDTC either resigned in shame or due to public pressure. The current board chair was found guilty of two ethical violations by the Ethics Commissioner. All of the directors resigned in shame.
What confidence can Canadians have that between now, in 2024, and in 2026, when the new corporation takes over, there will be any accountability and any transparency? How are Canadians supposed to feel confident, sir, after hearing my exchange with you right now? What confidence can you give them?