Finally, a couple of my colleagues have asked about the reporting. There probably would be a difference of opinion on whether it should be to the minister or to Parliament. Although in my mind, in the way that Mr. Côté described his reporting to DND through the minister, he still has the ability to report to the public, and there is an annual report to Parliament. I gather you are satisfied that the DND ombudsman's authority is not being reduced by his reporting through the minister.
On November 27th, 2006. See this statement in context.