In identifying a regulator for the purposes of this act, we considered what regulators out there are best suited to oversee and administer this kind of regime. The assessment was that the CRTC was best placed to do so, in part because it is an independent regulator, at arm's length from the government, that has expertise and experience in dealing with, overseeing and interacting with the media sector. Obviously, there is a desire to have a degree of independence and an arm's-length relationship in that instance.
They also have experience in overseeing bargaining frameworks and final offer arbitration. That is something they do under the existing Broadcasting Act. They're a regulator that already has expertise in that area.