Madam Speaker, I can understand where the member is coming from with respect to the various reports that were compiled during the consultation periods. That is one of the reasons this government has taken excessive consultation time to meet and review with people and to hear what people are saying about the reports. When we have a chance to present legislation we take all of these items into account.
I want to remind the member opposite that a number of people, whether they are chartered accountants or people involved in tax areas, have said over and over that this type of legislative framework will provide more efficiencies and stronger management.
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business said: “If we combine all these functions under one umbrella, the business community would breathe a big sigh of relief”.
When the time comes and this bill is in committee, the stakeholders will again have a chance to understand exactly what is in the legislation, what is intended, and their viewpoints will be heard again.