I think this is a solid amendment. I won't go over the reasons that Mr. Villemure gave, but the NSICOP report that was tabled last week did talk about how some public office holders are expecting a quid pro quo arrangement, and I think if we're going to nip that problem in the bud by putting into law that a public office holder cannot enter into an arrangement with a foreign principal for the specified period of three years, that's a good proactive step. It shows foreign principals that their investments are not going to bear any fruit.
We have to look at the seriousness of the problem, and I believe it is incumbent upon this committee to explore all the legislative options at our disposal, so I will happily be supporting this amendment.