This is a very important discussion, and I will admit there was very strong testimony received on both sides of the tribunal. If I understand it correctly, right now, the Privacy Commissioner has investigative powers. Those investigative powers would obviously still be retained if Bill C-27 were passed.
I'm speaking hypothetically here. The Privacy Commissioner conducts an investigation. If this bill passes in its current form, the Privacy Commissioner will recommend to the tribunal an administrative fine for a breach of privacy. The tribunal will then have to decide....
Am I correct so far? No. Please, correct me.