I would have to say, Mr. Bragdon, that the consultation has been very weak on our side. We are told repeatedly that we really don't have a place, that this is government to government. My members continue to ask where we will fit into this dialogue. I think that's what is most important for us to establish: With the department and with other government agencies that are in the reconciliation discussions, we have to know where we will fit.
I think Gary's comments were very appropriate in terms of the fear that's come from the fishing industry being driven by this lack of communication. We must find a way forward to inform the people who have such big investments in this industry.