We looked at both the Alberta and British Columbia models in coming up with our recommendations, but despite that and input of members from those jurisdictions, the recommendation was really to try to create a model in which the strengths of the Privacy Commissioner's Office advocacy investigations are left as they are, and to set up this tribunal with order-making powers. The reality right now is that companies that handle personal information simply don't fear the consequences of being found acting contrary to PIPEDA. I would agree that the naming of names is a stick. I wouldn't say it's a big stick, and I think that's reflected in our submission. This is coming from organizations and firms such as my own who advise private companies.
On December 11th, 2006. See this statement in context.