I thank the member for her question, Mr. Chair.
Obviously, it could increase the burden on the CRTC. The bill states that this duty to consult must be done “before furthering the objects and exercising the powers referred to in subsection (1) in respect of the aspects of the Canadian broadcasting system…”. The powers referred to in subsection (1) are set out in the Broadcasting Act. The CRTC makes a lot of important decisions every day, such as administrative and policy decisions. As we understand it, the purpose of this bill is to ensure that the commission conducts consultations whenever it intends to exercise a power set out in the Broadcasting Act. Obviously, this will increase the burden on the CRTC.