You mentioned it, sir, in your opening remarks, in your preamble to that question, so I simply wish to clarify.
Secondly, it was COSEWIC's perspective that I wished to have a meeting with the minister. I did not state verbally or on paper what I felt the ramifications were, because I felt that would not be appropriate. Rather, I requested a meeting with the minister during which these ramifications could be discussed.
Is it COSEWIC's position to fight this decision? No. I've already stated earlier for the record that I accept that it's the minister's discretion—