In an asymmetric threat perspective, the RCMP and the Minister of Public Safety ought to have the same kind of consultative process. I don't see them included in this legislation. I suppose we can ask the officials for their opinions on whether the changes that are being proposed or the amendments would be beneficial or not beneficial. I don't think anybody here has a crystal ball, but the argument that this is the kind of expected inclusiveness....
Just yesterday, the Liberal members of this committee voted down several amendments that would require reports by the commissioner to be tabled before Parliament, so I'm not buying the inclusiveness and the transparency arguments for this. This should be about good governance. This is very important stuff. This is about as serious as it gets, and if we don't have the legislation right, there could be serious consequences, ramifications for our Canadian economy, our defence systems, and virtually all aspects of Canadian life, which are, as you know, Mr. Chair, readily available and online.
Can our officials weigh in on this?