In response to that, Mr. Tremblay, I absolutely respect the solicitor-client privilege. I spent a lot of time in law enforcement, and it's absolutely crucial to the fairness of the justice system. So I commend you for the work that you do. I don't mean to attack you, but the position that you put forward is what I take issue with.
To be very frank, the suggestion that a malpractice suit is somehow similar to tax avoidance—to advice given to a Canadian to avoid paying taxes to the government, taxes that help us pay for the medical system, etc.—is far-fetched. I'm sorry; I'll disagree with you there.
The easiest way to stay out of this is not to make your fees contingent on a tax benefit from tax avoidance, plain and simple, and then continue your work as a lawyer. Let the tax advisers do the work that they do, and let them report it and be transparent to the government, in the best interest of Canadians.
Thank you.