Mr. Speaker, for essentially the same reasons, I believe the Senate has passed a very useful amendment, substituting the word "evidence" for the word "opinion", a vague term leaving the commissioner unlimited discretion.
When the commissioner terminates protective services under the Witness Protection Program Act, he must base his opinion on material facts that can ultimately be reviewed by the courts. In a country that believes in the rule of law, this is a notable improvement that deserves support.
I would particularly like to thank my friend, the hon. member for Berthier-Montcalm, for all the attention and consideration he gave this issue.