Thank you for the question, Mr. Rayes.
My answer will depend on the purpose of the amendment.
If the purpose of the amendment is to provide an opportunity for outsiders to submit legal opinions as evidence in a regulatory process, I would say that it is already happening. People can already make a submission to the CRTC and, if they want to file a third party legal opinion, they can do so. Once it's admitted into evidence, it certainly has to be considered by the CRTC in making its decision.
If the purpose of the amendment is to require the CRTC to publish a legal opinion that represents the CRTC's position, I would say that this could actually cause harm, because it affects solicitor‑client privilege, a principle recognized by the Supreme Court as a fundamental principle of the Canadian legal system. Given the potential for harm, we believe that this would make for an obligation that would be fairly exceptional in the Canadian legal system.