I think I'd go back to the earlier answer. We do consult with the provinces. We have ongoing consultations at the officials level and at the ministerial level, and the overall program is discussed. The concern the provinces have raised is the social services cost to them of the refugee determination program because of the length of time it takes, because they pick up some of those costs until such time as someone is granted permanent residence status or is removed from the country. So in general terms, yes, those discussions have taken place with the provinces.
On December 5th, 2006. See this statement in context.