I think it's one element the commissioner can take into consideration in relation to whether or not a study should be commenced of a particular industry, but it's not the sole element. I think they would want to look a little more closely initially at the structure of the industry, the basis for the complaint, and whether or not the origin or the source of the problem lies within the ability of the industry to respond, and then make the judgment accordingly.
The other thing is I've read over yesterday's comments from the Competition Bureau. I'm not so certain that what they were referring to is in fact the use of this inquiry as a kind of suspenders and belt routine for anti-competitive conduct. I don't believe I heard them say that having the market reference study power was something that would not be of assistance. And they have a lot of concerns with respect to things like resources and things like the appropriate procedures that might be required to put it in place.
But I don't necessarily read this as being the previous two commissioners against this commissioner. I think it's more a function of the testimony, which seemed to be oriented almost exclusively towards cartel and criminal offences against which in fact the commissioner has all the powers he or she needs.