I think right off the top we've seen a difference in the relationship. We had Department of Fisheries and Oceans officials come in and meet with our whole board at our last meeting in early April. It almost seemed like there was a difference in attitude within the department on how they deal with the people they're serving. With the fact that there's some extra money allocated for Department of Fisheries and Oceans officials and that the intent of the act talks about consultation with affected partners, I think it's very different.
It almost seemed in the past that you had DFO in their offices in one corner doing what they thought was right, without having consideration to what the implication would be at the ground level. I think it's a change in attitude that is most important.
I see wording in the act where it appears there's been recognition, not only with your committee's report, but also with some of the legislation that's put forward, about building in this relationship between affected parties and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans so that the end goal of preserving fish habitat is met.