I thank the member for her question.
The answer is yes. Every time the CRTC begins a public consultation process, it involves additional costs; it also takes time, which adds to the time it takes to make a decision.
There is indeed a duty to consult before exercising a power. Then, if the CRTC decides to go ahead and launch a public consultation process, there will have to be another consultation, in which the provinces and territories will be able to participate.
Yes, it will cost more money and it will take time.