Further though, the question would be on the term “appropriate”.
Could the minister not simply say, “I'm going to do a consultation specifically with the provinces” and that would be considered part of that?
The minister could also say, “I'd like to do a consultation with indigenous people” or “I want to do a Canada-wide consultation with every citizen through the website.”
I don't believe all of these consultations need to be wound up. I think if the minister makes it appropriate that he would like to see a consultation done with a particular body or a group of citizens, then there would be flexibility in the bill through this amendment. Would there not?