Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for her question.
In my speech, I may have forgotten to mention a change that affects designated programs. It is an important component of Bill C-51, which modifies the Witness Protection Program Act.
The bill allows for better information sharing with designated provincial and municipal programs.
Obviously, this was difficult recently. Because of bureaucracy, information was not always shared as it should have been. In some cases, this kept witness protection agencies from acting effectively. It interfered with procedures.
The bill creates a better alignment with provincial and municipal agencies, so that information can be shared while remaining well protected.
If I remember correctly, all these changes applied to section 11 and the subsequent sections, 11.1 to 11.3. All the processes are being greatly simplified and harmonized, to eliminate the red tape agencies were faced with previously.