Forgive me, Madam Chair, but I am also in shock after hearing my colleague's comment. Since I was expecting him to ask a question, I did not have time to gather my thoughts.
Mr. Schwartz, you seemed to say earlier that the department supported the intention of the bill and the bill itself. However, as the bill is currently worded, which is "the Minister may", it is a political decision at any point.
At what point does the department think there should be a requirement to provide all the information listed by my colleague in his amendment? Would it apply to contracts under $1,000 or $10,000 or $100,000 or $10 million or $100 million? For example, would it apply to the current project to renovate 24 Sussex Drive, with a value of $38 million?
At what point do you think those benefits would be required?