Mr. David Fewer at the Industry, Science and Technology Committee

I'd echo those comments as well. Speed and efficiency were a huge concern with the Copyright Board.

One thing that I would raise that runs slightly contrary to that is the inability of interveners to participate before the Copyright Board. We found it a problem. Our organization spends a good deal of its time sticking its nose into copyright and other matters at the Supreme Court of Canada, where we're a productive participant whose participation is valued by the members of the court.

I'd like to think we could offer a similar role to the Copyright Board, a different perspective on a narrow issue. However, there is no way for us to do that before the Copyright Board.