I'll just make a couple of comments, Mr. Chair.
We are opposing this amendment. It is up to the courts to determine what value, if any, is appropriate to place on non-use value damage claims on a case-specific basis. Also, the current approach in Bill C-46, as with other federal legislation, will allow the courts to develop a body of precedents in the area of awards for non-use value damages.
I guess the third piece that's very important is that setting a time limit on the creation of the regulations could bind the regulatory process, which needs to include adequate periods of time to ensure appropriate consultations are undertaken.