I also took note of that recommendation. I would want to hear from some of the heads of our security agencies such as CSIS or the Communications Security Establishment on, as we said in a number of answers to colleagues' questions, the ability to effectively partner with allies, particularly the United States in this context. They have amongst the most sophisticated cyber-defence systems in the world. We need to learn from them. That does not mean we're callous or that we mishandle the personal information of Canadians. It would have to be subject to applicable laws and the Charter of Rights.
If the committee wants to look at that, I would make myself available. The committee will make its own decisions in terms of amendments of course. I am not an expert in determining the appropriate balance of sharing with foreign partners. I think we have to allow for some of that. We have to ensure that it's properly framed and that the right protections are there for the private data of Canadians. I think if we're going to undertake this effort successfully in terms of securing critical infrastructure, it will come full circle, because to some extent we're also securing the private data of Canadians that is held by private sector actors right now. I think of what my bank would have in terms of financial information on me or on any of us. They take that very seriously of course, but is there a way for the Government of Canada to partner with them?
It comes full circle. I'm looking at Mr. Julian, whom I've known for a long time. He will be concerned about the balance in that work, as am I. If the committee wants to find the right way to ensure that we get that balance, I'd be happy to work with the committee and to make sure experts who may have views much more informed than my own would be able to provide that perspective.