Absolutely, and don't get me wrong: I think the consultation aspect is very important. I'm definitely on board with that. Where I have concern is how extensive that consultation will be and if the minister theoretically has the power to check a box and say that they sent an email to a first nation and then can make that decision on what a protection zone is, because it says in regulation that the minister will make that determination.
On June 12th, 2024. See this statement in context.