Thank you very much.
My question is for you, Mr. Vaughan, for the simple reason that, before becoming a member of Parliament, I was President of the Union des municipalités du Québec. What you say today is very important. You signed the letter as a municipal councillor of the City of Toronto. I sense that you're uncomfortable with the amendments. So far, you're the only witness who has shed light on certain problems, including those concerning appointments to the board of directors and changes made to the act.
I'd like to know why the City of Toronto didn't file a brief. A resolution would have been appreciated. I understand that it's a big city and that it's not easy. However, I would like you to give us an explanation. That might change our way of viewing the bill. What you say is important to me. If the way the Conservatives want to change the board of directors penalizes the City of Toronto... I especially don't want one of Canada's major cities to be penalized by this bill.
Why didn't the city table a brief or resolution? I'm going to leave you the time to answer.