Mr. McGuinty, I'd like to talk about CBSA and the findings in your report. You recommend that the public safety minister provide CBSA with written direction on the conduct of sensitive national security and intelligence activities. The direction should include clear accountability expectations and annual reporting obligations.
According to your report, that direction should have been provided by the minister months, even years, ago. CBSA has been asking the minister for clear direction since 2013, but to no avail.
In recent weeks, La Presse has learned that CBSA had reportedly approved direction, but that the minister had yet to issue directives.
Why do you think ministerial directives have not yet been issued formally? The government seems to be pinning the blame on COVID-19, given that directives were supposed to be approved back in February. Nevertheless, it seems to be part of a broader plan, so I'd like to hear your thoughts.