Thank you.
I understand the distinction you're making between what we're talking about here and a civil suit, where the judge has certain powers in the event of frivolous recourse, such as awarding costs. I understand that disciplinary measures are an entirely different matter. The fact remains, however, that it's an aspect of cases like this, which get the public talking, and which I believe are sufficiently important.
I asked the various witnesses we received, including the Minister of Justice, about this. That's why I would like to hear the Canadian Bar Association's opinion, because you play an important role in terms of discipline for lawyers who are members of the various bar associations in Canada. I'm also somewhat surprised to hear you say that you didn't really have an opinion about this. If that's the case, then I'll leave things there. On the other hand, my question may not have been as clear as I would have liked, and I will reword it. If you have an opinion to express after that, I'd like to hear it.
Would it not be interesting, useful, or even essential, for a judge found guilty of misconduct, to be required to suffer the consequences, and be personally responsible for at least part of the legal fees for the defence in a case like that?