MP Masse, you know me. I'm one who always co-operates with colleagues on both sides of the aisle. As I said, the immediate action I took within hours were first steps. I did not exclude anything. I'm happy to listen to this committee and its recommendations.
I think one thing we can work on together is the new CRTC policy direction. Some have called it “historic” in changing the nature of what matters to this government and, I would say, to Canadians largely, that it is competition and affordability.
I have been very tough on the telecom companies because this was warranted. Like I said, they listened to me when I demanded.... No one was suggesting otherwise. They said, “Minister, we will do exactly what you want within the timeline.”
To your point of whether there could be additional steps taken in terms of what powers would be needed in addition to Bill C-26, I would be happy to look at what this committee can recommend, and I certainly will look at that.