Firstly, it is very important to stress that we are independent from Transport Canada. Our relationship with the Minister is an administrative one, as it is through him that we are accountable to Parliament. We are, however, completely independent.
When Transport Canada drafts a bill, the professional expertise of some of our personnel is sought in order to determine whether the department's recommendations are practical, workable and enforceable.
The CTA also holds meetings with the committee that reviewed the act. Six years ago, the CTA made recommendations about the revision of the act. Every year, in its annual report, the CTA is required to report on how the act is working. That's the extent of the relationship between the two organizations.