I understand what you're saying here today. Of course you're going to take that position. I find it very interesting, as do many Canadian creators, that the government tried to insist that user-generated content was not scoped in within the legislation but then needed to give a directive to the CRTC with regard to that end. That actually suggests that it is, in fact, within the framework of the legislation, hence the need for the directive.
Nevertheless, you also mentioned that you function at arm's length. Your mandate letter says, “The independence of the CRTC, along with the transparency of its processes, will be of the highest importance.”
However, there is a page on the CRTC's website titled “Myths and Facts”. When I read it, I saw that it is, verbatim, the talking points from the minister's office, the talking points that he used over and over again in the House of Commons and right here at this committee table.
I'm curious as to who authorized the publishing of the “Myths and Facts” page.