Mr. Speaker, I was interested in the dialogue that took place although it is not directly related to the Bank Act. We have to look at what we are talking about.
I note that the finance minister in his speech at second reading made several points about the importance of building a competitive business environment and of ensuring financial stability as the reasons that we make these changes. It begs the question, are we talking about the motives and objectives of a government that wants to make changes to legislation that will show Canadians there is a basis for trust, there is a basis for proper accountability and there is a basis for the integrity of what is being done in this and related areas?
I raise the example of the income trust situation. It has to do with financial stability, integrity and accountability, of which it appears there is none.
I wonder if the member would like to comment on the degree of accountability, integrity and trust that is reflected in some of the actions that have been taken that impinge on financial stability in Canada.