I will try to answer your question as honestly and directly as possible.
The government is consulting me over how much time the procedure would take should any appeals be lodged in light of the legislation, how much it would cost and what sort of mechanism, methodology and recruitment process would be put in place. They are the types of issues the government consulted me over. I actually think that I discussed the time and money this would require at my last appearance. Of course, my opinion is sought on this type of issue because we are the ones who will be called upon to manage the appeals system.
As far as determining whether an appeals procedure is relevant or not, I do not think it is the role of the chair of a tribunal. I think that it is more a political decision. So, it would be up to the Deputy Minister or the Minister to make a decision.