Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I move amendment BQ‑1.
You referred to all the amendments that couldn't be moved if BQ‑1 were adopted. Basically, with BQ‑1, we simply want to remove a word that appears a number of times in the bill. I don't want to speculate on my colleagues' intentions. However, I think that they were trying to achieve the same result as BQ‑1.
The companies, organizations and individuals that spoke to us repeatedly expressed concerns regarding the scope of the ministerial powers proposed in the bill in the interest of telecommunications security, particularly in terms of access to personal information. They thought that the addition of a proportionality test and the obligation to consult experts would prevent the minister from using trivial issues to justify disproportionately intrusive actions. The removal of the word “including”, which appears a few times, may strengthen the bill in a way and could limit the ministerial powers granted.
I urge my colleagues to support this amendment.