Well, no, not entirely, because what's happening is that registration can be obtained without having to file a declaration of use, yes, but what that does is give someone the right to sue for infringement and passing off. In an infringement scenario, there's no requirement, then, as the act is currently structured, to establish reputation.
So this is what we're giving these trademark squatters, who could be from halfway around the world and with no interest in Canada whatsoever, other than going to businesses and saying, “Okay, I've registered your mark, so if you want it, pay me for it, or if you want to avoid a lawsuit, pay me for that.” These are real risks and real costs that will be faced by Canadian businesses as a result of this change.