Mr. Speaker, I am delighted that the member mentioned the number of areas that government should be, and actually is, concerned about and has mentioned in the Speech from the Throne. It has a great record for Canadians and great proposals, and we will be happy when the opposition starts questioning those in the House of Commons.
The Auditor General tabled her latest report on February 10, 2004 and we accept her recommendations. In response to her report, the government announced a comprehensive set of measures to ensure that we get to the bottom of this matter.
The measures include the establishment of an independent commission of inquiry, the appointment of a special council for financial recovery, the introduction of whistleblower legislation by March 31, measures to strengthen the audit committees for crown corporations, the possible extension of the Access to Information Act to crown corporations, and the initiation of reviews on changes to the governance of crown corporations, on changes to the Financial Administration Act, and on the accountability of ministers and public servants.
I believe the government is acting responsibly.