What we've said consistently is that the regulatory process needs to be embedded in a broader public policy framework. I would expect the Government of Canada to defer to the regulator on those matters that are directly the purview and the expertise of the regulator. But I would also suggest that there may be occasions when a broader public policy is relevant to the final decision. That, I would argue, should be used selectively and carefully. But I think there is a time and a place for government to make decisions in the broader public interest.
On May 28th, 2012. See this statement in context.