Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Certainly we're open to advancing our mandate and making a positive difference in the world. We would be open to that eventuality. We would want to ensure, of course, that a clear framework is in place to guide any additional work that would occur because of additions of sectors.

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  As stated, certainly we're open to advancing our mandate and making a positive difference in the world. If that were to be by adding sectors, we would be open to that discussion. We would want a clear framework in place to guide the additional work. So, yes.

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Yes, there is a broad definition of “Canadian company” in our order in council, which sets out our mandate. That definition will allow us, if it's a company that is formed in Canada in any way—it doesn't have to be incorporated—or any company that is controlled by a Canadian company and those that are controlled by that company....

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Naming and shaming is part of publishing, and we are required to publish. If we receive a complaint, we have to publish it. The amount of information we publish with respect to a complaint will depend on the situation. It will depend on whether the situation was mediated between the company and the complainant, and whether the complainant and the company requested that certain information not be published.

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  We have developed, through very broad consultation, our operating procedures, which have been translated into French and Spanish. It's taken a good deal of time to consult and to make sure that all people have had a say and are comfortable with our procedures. It's quite detailed in terms of time.

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thanks to the members of the subcommittee for your invitation. I appreciate your interest in the work we do and I'm eager to answer your questions. Our office is the first of its kind in the world. I think Canadians should be proud of this, as well of our commitment to protect human rights abroad.