Madam Speaker, I apologize in the sense that, if I only had more time, I would have gotten to a number of things that I had listed. For example, as of November 18, 2024, there have been 2,945 businesses listed on the IBD. Of the 2,945, 111 of them are indigenous businesses that are joint ventures, which is greater than the 3%. In 2022, during the first fiscal year of a 5% target, ISC did a comprehensive review of businesses listed on the IBD, including verifying eligibility and 51% ownership. There were 1,100 listings removed as a result of this review.
For me personally, it amplifies the fact that we need to do more diligence on the issue. There is no doubt about that. I was interested in the member's comment regarding a registry. I would like to think there is an obligation on all of us to look at ways to make sure there is more credibility and strength within to ensure procurements are being done in a proper fashion that all of us agree to.