I just wanted to very briefly respond to Mr. Langlois.
Mr. Langlois, if indeed the bill imposes an automatic obligation on the minister to consult with the Competition Bureau and work with it, why were you unaware of the memorandum that was sent by the bureau?
If indeed it is not clearly specified, and you were not aware of the Competition Bureau's concerns, then I understand Mr. Laframboise's call for greater precision in the exercise when decisions are made. That is exactly why I am pleased to be having this discussion—your department was not even aware of the bureau's concerns.
How then can you expect us to share your confidence that the two officers will in fact work cooperatively?