I think that's an excellent question. There's no denying that I have some open fears about people misusing the law. We didn't intend it to be a cash cow for litigious frivolities. Mr. Vernhout has stated CAUCE's opinion. Our stance is that network operators should be allowed to avail themselves of private right of action, so ISPs, companies, and organizations should absolutely be able to have a right for redress. We're growing softer on the right of individuals to sue a company, or the class action stuff. Admittedly I think that's where the vulnerability lies, and, no, we don't want this to be stupidly abusive. I know we are in a loser-pays environment here in Canada, but that will not prevent frivolous suits from being filed. So let's just focus on the people who actually operate the networks and suffer the damage.
On October 24th, 2017. See this statement in context.