Tom Osborne

The other thing is to ensure that personal information is not intentionally or unintentionally disclosed. Looking at the type of information disclosed, you mentioned corporations, so you're more open to the disclosure of that information as opposed to personal information. It's the personal information that would probably be of concern, perhaps even to the Privacy Commissioner.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chambers, generally, I would think we're supportive of this, but I would condition that by saying that I would like to see some amendments. I think you said you are open to amendments and perhaps discussing what those amendments are. Just for a point of clarification, and I guess to clear up any confusion, the authority to write off debts is delegated from the minister [more]

Thank you. I was going to ask about CRA, but seeing as how we've gone on a different track, I am delighted to ask about this. In OGGO, I asked the Parliamentary Budget Officer if he had calculated into his analogy the fact that we are getting new trade deals, that we are breaking down interprovincial trade barriers and that we have the national defence and infrastructure plan to go with that. I [more]

I think the intent of the bill you're putting forward has great merit. In principle, I would support it, but I'm looking for that middle ground where you get enough support in the legislature to see your bill passed. It is commendable to bring a bill forward that gets passage in the House of Commons; it's something that somebody would be proud of, but I'm looking for that middle ground.

Thank you.

Is there a middle ground in terms of personal information, if CRA were to clearly articulate or report the writeoffs in those cases?

Thank you. I will throw a bouquet to Shared Services Canada, because while you've had a new ask, you've maintained your spending in line with last year. On the new ask for the security information and event management solution, can you give us an update? What does that look like and what successes can we expect from that system?

If we look at other nations similar to Canada, the thresholds are higher. There are probably logistical reasons for that as well, just to ensure the smooth functioning of the CRA. Would you be open to clarification on the types of corporation debts the registry would report on?

Thank you. Can you give us an update on the establishment of the joint transition office to support defence procurement reforms and how that will support defence procurement?

Thank you. I have a couple of questions. Some of the biggest pressures on Canada today are homes, defence and security. I will start with the public lands for homes plan and just ask for the progress we've seen there to date.

Thank you. I may get only one question in, because I feel compelled to address some of the comments that were made today. I know that the opposition complains frequently in the House about the size of the deficit, but when government tries to deal with the size of the deficit through the comprehensive expenditure review, opposition members from all parties complain about that, so I'm not sure [more]