Mr. Speaker, at the root of today's discussion and debate is the foundational principle that Canada's banking system and financial institutions are the strongest in the world, as recognized by those I identified in my presentation.
Earlier today in debate the parliamentary secretary was asked whether there would be an opportunity when the bill got committee for members to bring recommendations on consumer protection and to deal with issues such as credit cards and the like. She responded at that time that that was the case and she encouraged open debate and discussion on ways we might strengthen what is already a very good system.