Transport committee  I would like to clarify that this provision was in fact developed jointly with the Competition Bureau. We've had numerous discussions with them in all iterations of the bill. The purpose of the provision is not to duplicate what the Competition Bureau normally does in reviewing

Transport committee  No, that responsibility rests with the body seeking the merger or acquisition. Notice must be given by that entity.

Transport committee  Not yet.

Transport committee  Yes.

Transport committee  Yes.

Transport committee  The difference is that here, we're talking about guidelines, while in his motion, Mr. McGuinty talks about criteria. There is a big difference between “criteria” and “guidelines”. We don't have a problem with using “shall” or “may”, but it's not the same in the case of “criteria”

Transport committee  Yes, they will indicate to the applicant which information is required by the minister. As far as criteria are concerned, we use them when it comes to the factors that the minister must take into account when making his decision. Criteria are not made public. They vary depending

Transport committee  Yes, we would.

Transport committee  Can I clarify whether that happened for Bill C-11? We just had communications with them two weeks ago, and we haven't seen any written documentation from them.

Transport committee  We're not aware of that.

Transport committee  And at the same time . . .

Transport committee  That's correct.

Transport committee  He will be issuing guidelines.

Transport committee  Yes.

Transport committee  That's correct. We want applicants to know what information the minister requires. It is our intention to make these guidelines public.