Things need to be put in context. Very often, we consider only large companies as being very powerful bodies corporate that already have an enormous amount of power. But I forgot to mention one thing that I find important. Under the Access to Information Act, once a federal inspector inspects something or a company submits information to a federal institution, the principle is that it immediately comes under the federal institution. By the simple fact that there is material possession, the courts have very often ruled that it was therefore subject to the act. Section 20 in its entirety is essential and important because it really is a measure that makes it possible to protect very sensitive information.
When I use Merck Frosst Canada Ltd. v. Canada (Health) as an example of trade secrets, there's something important to keep in mind. A company like Merck Frosst invests millions of dollars over years to develop a drug. These investments are very expensive. So it's important to protect its information, otherwise pharmaceutical companies will no longer make the same investments moving forward. This sometimes even hinders the development of some technologies. So I think it's essential that section 20 be strengthened.