Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I don't have a lot to add to what's been said. I guess the overriding concern I have -- Mr. Koe mentioned them and Mr. Patterson mentioned them -- are the kids. I have seen that all too often in these situations when there's a conflict, the ones who pay the price in the end are the kids. To me, it is the same thing we said to Mr. Nerysoo about education. If there is a conflict between school boards, the department and teachers, the ultimate litmus test is, what is best for the kids?
In this particular situation or situations like this, that is the ultimate litmus test, what is best for the kids? Whatever form the investigation takes, I'm not as concerned about the form of the investigation as I am in whatever is done passes that test, that it is the best for the kids in the long run. Too often, since I've been in politics, I've watched what has happened. I've seen sexual abuse cases where the court case drags on for so long that the kid's testimony is no longer considered credible. Everybody did their job, the judge, the lawyers, the prosecution, the police, but, at the end of the day, the kid loses.
I think that, especially for this department, everything they do that deals with children has to pass that test. My very strong advice to the Minister is if she decides to review the terms of reference and the process, to make sure the process passes that test, that what happens in the review and what comes out of the review is best for the kids. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.