It's about time. Given the fact that CRA doesn't speak to other groups or whatever the various groups are that need to exchange that information, the ability to gather that information by us, as private lawyers, is a real challenge unless we've got well-healed clients. If the government at all levels is prepared to step up and say, “We're going to act responsibly and despite privacy considerations have that communication”, it's about time.
On November 26th, 2018. See this statement in context.