Mr. Speaker, I understand the member's concern. I wanted to be a little focused on this question because I think there is a way to achieve support for what is being asked.
The motion refers to ensuring that the foundations are subject to performance audits. That is not the traditional fiduciary audit. I do not think there are any people in this place who would disagree that we have to ensure that foundations are discharging the purpose for which they were set up.
The last part of the motion refers to the Auditor General being appointed the external auditor of foundations. This causes some difficulty simply because departments are not even audited every year. This would actually require the Auditor General to audit each and every foundation each and every year. I wonder if the member would not agree that it is not really necessary. Maybe she would agree to seek an amendment that the external audit requirement not be a requirement.