Not at all. In fact, when I had the privilege of being assistant deputy minister for Mr. Moore at the department, I had a number of opportunities to tell him that the department and the minister must have an arm's length relationship with the CRTC. The legislation specifies how the government has to communicate with the CRTC and I think it understands the concept very well. In addition, the legislation specifies the existence of a public broadcaster with obligations. The legislation is there, in the hands of parliamentarians.
On October 4th, 2012. See this statement in context.