Thank you, Mr. Chair.
The issues that often came up during the consultations held here in the committee obviously concerned transparency and privacy.
Some colleagues have already addressed these issues. According to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, it might be a good idea for the government to consult the office before making any decisions on Bill C‑26. Perhaps this would reassure Quebeckers and Canadians.
Obviously, Bill C‑26 currently doesn't set out a time frame from when the government accesses personal information held by companies, for example, to when it deletes this information under the bill. We also know that there are many data leaks, and that the government isn't necessarily immune to these leaks either.
How can we strike a balance between the right to privacy and the highly confidential power grabs and orders?
Where does the balance lie in all this? How can you reassure Quebeckers, Canadians and SMEs?