" The only impact of more opt ins (from a legal perspective) is that it makes it more profitable for Gowling. Even the judge told you this."

We know this stuff. There is no need to keep repeating it over and over again. 

We chose to support the opt-in group to be sure there is enough money to pay for the process to continue. One way to lose is to run out of money and the longer it takes the more likely that could happen.

As a lawyer how often have you done any work Pro Bono?