Yes, absolutely. It's not simply some of the individuals I mentioned. It's also a general problem. Knowledge that their information might be “shared” and “collated”—that's the language of the bill—into secret files creates a chilling effect for people who want to engage in maybe unpopular or controversial speech. That's what Canada is about. We are a democratic society. It is essential to a vibrant and robust society to allow that kind of speech.
