It's kind of you, Mr. Crête to allow me the opportunity to comment on this matter. A newly elected Member of Parliament may have some preconceived notions but not the same level of experience that you have acquired over the years. We still harbour some illusions, including the hope of presenting some convincing arguments that rise above mere partisanship, especially when one sits as an Independent. That's why I asked to speak to this topic. I was hoping to convince you to be exceedingly cautious in the face of certain arguments put forward by some of the witnesses, because although they claimed to be speaking as individuals, they were not really acting independently. There is a history in the CRTC environment of having people who can't say no do the dirty work.
I certainly can't sway you one way or the other as far as the motion on the table is concerned, since the vote has taken place and everything has been settled. Thank you, though, for your overture. I will simply abstain from commenting. I may have thought that I could convince you to change your mind, but I see now that that's impossible. So, I won't waste your time.