Mr. Speaker, the fact is that when first ministers meet, first ministers are there. Obviously there is a dialogue among the government, the premiers, the Prime Minister and other stakeholders in society. Of course the first nations are a very important part of our society and the leaders of the society have every chance to give their input, but a first ministers meeting is a first ministers meeting.
In the House of Commons on February 4th, 2003. See this statement in context.