On the second issue, Mrs. Fraser, in paragraphs 31 and 32, dealing with the report from the Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development, you've made the comment, and I'll read it:
I would like to encourage the Public Accounts Committee to review this matter. Attention from this Committee would reinforce the importance of the review....
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As well, hearings before the Public Accounts Committee often encourage government to produce action plans with detailed timelines.
I thank you for those comments. This was a very important report. It was very concerning to all members of Parliament and all Canadians.
It is a decision entirely for the committee, but, as you know, this committee deals with accountability. We deal with the expenditure of public money after the money's been spent, as opposed to the estimates, which deal with the money before it's spent. The report of the Commissioner of the Environment borders on policy or lack of action, and it really isn't purely about the expenditure of government money.
As you can see from the previous discussion, the committee is not necessarily looking for work. I just want you to elaborate on those comments.