There are two things, MP Noormohamed.
The first is that obviously Ms. Ashton is best placed to speak to what the objective of the proposed amendment is, but from where I sit, it seems to be ensuring there is a broader range of perspectives brought to the table in terms of this obligation to consult, and that it wouldn't be just provinces and territories but also official language minority communities who, again, may have a different perspective from the provincial government that they wish to be considered.
The second thing, in relation to your question, is.... There was a lot of debate about this in the context of the Online Streaming Act, Bill C-11. Parliament ultimately did put in an obligation on the CRTC to proactively consult with official language minority communities when making decisions that could adversely affect them.
You see that at subsection 5(2) of the Broadcasting Act, where there's a positive obligation. There's a positive obligation on the CRTC to share information with them, to consult them before decisions are made, to support their participation in the consultations, and then, at the end of the process, even to provide them with feedback after a decision has been made.
The Broadcasting Act was already significantly strengthened to ensure the participation of official language minority communities during public proceedings and consultations by the CRTC.