Mr. Chair, I agree with my colleague when she says that consultations are important.
However, why should we limit ourselves by not making any room on the council for these people? I am of the opinion that this would strengthen the council. Something doesn't jive here. It has been shown on many occasions that even if consultations are done, the reports that come out of them are usually relegated to the bottom of the pile or the garbage.
Unfortunately, it is the council that has the authority to make recommendations. I believe that we should let a wide range of stakeholders become members of the council so that we may do better work and reach the set targets.