First, there is no doubt that telecommunications companies in Canada listen to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, who is the regulator. Second, I have the formal commitment of the executives of each of the companies. I can tell you that when I spoke to them, it was not a time for opinions. What I asked them was clear and direct. It was a formal requirement. You'll have the opportunity to verify that, because I think you'll have the president of Rogers as a witness.
A committee has been formed, which is overseen by the Canadian Telecom Resilience Working Group. It's an existing working group, co‑chaired by representatives of Rogers and Éric Dagenais, a senior official in our department. They are leading the work that will be done in the remaining 45 days.
Mr. Généreux, I can tell you that when I called the company executives and asked them to come on Monday, everyone showed up to find solutions. I think everyone recognized that we have experienced an unacceptable incident and that immediate action is needed.
I must be clear with you, Mr. Généreux: this is only the beginning. I told the executives that I am going to demand even more from them. The CRTC will still continue its investigation, and we will review the recommendations that will be made. Then, I will require further action from these companies.
I can tell you that, at this point, company executives agree with me that more needs to be done to increase the resiliency of telecom services in this country.