Sorry to interrupt, but I think you know we don't have much time here. I certainly don't mean to be rude, Mr. Stringer.
The reason I raise this is that the question was asked of the minister. And repeatedly here in this committee, witnesses were told by government members that before those changes to subsection 35(2) were implemented, before those regulations were drafted, there would be full consultation with stakeholders.
I understand the legislation says that it can and will take effect on January 1, but there were commitments made that full consultation will happen. Whether it's the Atlantic Salmon Federation, or the Canadian Council of Professional Fish Harvesters, or the Assembly of First Nations, organizations were told that, and they have not been consulted on those specific provisions.
Are you telling me now that regardless of the commitments that were made, those changes will come into effect on January 1 regardless?