Again, had you asked me when I was in private practice I would have been happy to answer with my opinion with respect to the particular wording of particular sections. Unfortunately, at this point it's not for me, it's for you, Parliament, to decide how you want these sections to read. In particular, it's for Parliament to decide whether you are satisfied with section 13 as it stands. Are you satisfied with the Taylor decision? Do you want to amend the decision?
There is a conversation between the courts and the House. Parliament writes the law and the courts interpret the law. As a quasi-judicial administrative tribunal, we have to follow the law as interpreted by the Supreme Court of Canada, irrespective of what we may think the law should be. Unfortunately, I can't enlighten you on what I think the law should be because of my position.
Given my position, I do not feel that it is appropriate to comment at this time.
In this forum it would be inappropriate because of my position. I might have to adjudicate on that very issue.
I know this is not satisfying. I can only say I would love to express and speak about this issue, but I really would not be able to today.