Could I make one other interjection, just to clarify the term?
If we go back to G-14.2, it introduced the obligation on the ministers to consult “any interested persons”. That's standard language that we've used that already exists in CEPA. It covers any person who is interested.
I'm not taking issue with you in terms of past practice. In terms of legal obligations, the legal obligation is to consult with any interested persons. In addition, the bill now includes the obligation to consider impacts on “vulnerable populations”, including indigenous communities, in making various decisions under the act, including risk assessments and risk management.
Again, we'll see how it plays out in practice, but in terms of legal obligations, I want to reassure the committee members that this is broad authority that includes all interested persons.