I'm going to reiterate the views of my colleagues at the Union des municipalités du Québec, who said they were in a good position to understand what they ought to do. I think the provinces are well placed to understand what they should do, and to choose the mechanism they prefer.
When all is said and done, I would argue that these choices are more political than technical. Nevertheless, the federal government is also accountable. This was established by the Supreme Court. The federal government is responsible for ensuring that Canadians have a degree of protection. It must protect vulnerable communities. If therefore has to strike a balance somehow. The federal government establishes a floor and the provinces choose the means of achieving their ambitions. Quebec made a choice and Ontario chose to withdraw. There has to be a floor, but we agree with the idea that ultimately, the provinces must choose the system they wish to adopt.
Ideally, each province establishes its own system.