The key thing is the independence of the American congressional committees. Once again, they have the separation of powers that are much firmer than we have here. If we're going to have effective parliamentary oversight, we need this committee to be independent of the government.
Right now, under Bill C-22, as I found out in the presentation, you are going to be answering to the Prime Minister, in effect. That's a conflict of interest. The Prime Minister is responsible for the agencies you will be overseeing.
It would be better, in my view, for this new committee under Bill C-22 to report to Parliament, not to the government nor the Prime Minister.