At the risk of getting into a debate, the word “insist” there is probably the crux word. If we don't have the power--in other words, if by legislation we are proscribed from giving direction and the act guarantees the “journalistic, creative and programming independence” of the CBC--there's not much the minister or this committee can insist on.
That is why I'm asking this question. Should there be a change? I suppose it leads to the final thing--