This is a simple amendment. Before ministers of transport amend shipping regulations, they have to consult with appropriate stakeholders. I've been reading from testimony given at the transportation committee by different stakeholders who are impacted by this. This amendment is simply making it a requirement that the minister consult with stakeholders.
That's pretty reasonable. That's something most ministers already do, but sometimes we see them acting without consulting any stakeholders. I'm starting to be concerned that these Bretton Woods institutions modifications in a previous clause were maybe done without any real consultation or without checking what other governments and other parliaments are doing. In this particular case, I think it's completely reasonable to say that the minister should consult with stakeholders, and to legislate so that Parliament can direct the ministers to do their work in a certain way. I think it's perfectly reasonable and well within our power.