But even if it is in the bill--and perhaps someone could point that out to me, because I don't see it--if the minister can use a clause that states “any other factor that the Minister considers relevant”, then I would posit to you that in fact under this legislation they can use any rationale they so choose. Beyond him or her writing a letter, how do we hold them to account when the standard given to us is “any other factor that the Minister considers relevant”?
On October 20th, 2010. See this statement in context.