Thank you, Ms. Wagantall.
I think today is a perfect example of how you are all hearing from individuals who are unhindered in their ability to speak openly. That's what we really need. I think the public and Parliament needs to hear this unfiltered information, the unfiltered data that comes to you.
As for the current structure of the advisory groups, yes, they have some of these experts on board for the families, but the problem is that they're co-chaired by bureaucrats. There are always bureaucrats running around the room presenting material, deciding on the agenda and then editing the final reports.
I've heard from various members of various advisory groups that this is in no way conducive to providing independent, authentic and meaningful recommendations. I think it would be to the benefit of all people, Canadians and Parliament, to have these independent advisory groups that are chosen, hopefully by an independent body such as.... Currently it could be the ombudsman, but hopefully an independent federal appointments commissioner.