We have certainly talked about the need, with regard to listing decisions, for timely consultations. SARAC fully recognizes that there is a suite of consultations that needs to occur. Certainly, with northern species, those can be expensive. I think SARAC understands that what we'd like to see is a process that's consistent and transparent. Anything that can make the most of multiple consultation processes to make sure they are as streamlined as possible is going to mean that decisions are made as quickly as possible. When it comes to species at risk, time is of the essence. So I think SARAC would support that.
On June 2nd, 2009. See this statement in context.