Thank you, Chair, and thank you for being here, witnesses. To those I've known for a good part of my life, Mr. Borgers, and to Mr. Goldman, whom I've known for a good part of my political life, it's great to have you here, as well as members of the CEP.
I want to start with you, Mr. Goldman. You've offered something here in the way of an alternative. You've suggested, on the question of transparency and predictability, putting together a backgrounder that would amplify and give light to the reasons. I'm not suggesting building case law, but at least it would give greater understanding and certainty.
I wonder, Mr. Goldman, if you've had an opportunity as an individual to discuss this idea with Mr. Borgers of the Canadian Bar Association. Perhaps I could also canvass their ideas as to whether they've looked at this at all or if they'd care to give a comment.