I want to make sure it's understood, Mr. Harris, that like you, I'm here as a public servant. I'm not here representing clients. And as to your comment respecting the industry understanding these terms, I think as a parliamentarian you would appreciate that much of the legislation that's promulgated by the House is not understood, even by the business people whom it's intended to cover, because it's legalistic, and my comments were addressed to the legalisms of the statute, not to policy.
Also, as to the role of the courts, it wasn't my intention to suggest that this was all going to be about wasting a lot of time in litigation. My comments are addressing the needs of supporting the industry, to provide them with clarity--and not just the big boys, but all the boys...and girls.
So my intended purpose here was not only to clarify that, but also to make sure that it's not just the people who are invested in this industry today who have clarity, but those who may wish to invest in our industries in the future.
Thank you.