Madam Speaker, I do not think many members in this place would disagree with the need for accountability wherever taxpayer dollars are concerned.
I have a concern with the motion, and I have asked questions about it. I would like to ask the same question of the member from the Bloc. The last part of the motion states that the Auditor General be appointed as external auditor of foundations. I am aware that there are at least a couple of foundations in which the Government of Canada is not the exclusive funder. In fact, it does not have the majority of board members on the foundation. Therefore, it does not have the discretion or opportunity to appoint the Auditor General.
Would the member concur that a small amendment would be required to the end of the motion which would say, “foundations where the Government of Canada has the authority and jurisdiction to do so”?