Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, witnesses, for coming.
May I have just a clarification on the TPR suggestions? There were two phases to the implementation. In the first phase, the government would issue statements endorsing the development. In the second phase, the recommendations and required changes to existing legislation would be implemented.
I think we need some clarification on that. It was stated that there were some areas of concern about those TPR suggestions, but again, the implementation was in two stages.
I want to speak about cherry-picking too. We hear an awful lot about the cherry-picking in the recommendations by the TPR, and that the minister is cherry-picking these recommendations.
Mr. Munro, I understand that the Atlantic region is the most competitive region and market in Canada. That, of course, speaks volumes because there is obviously a desire for those who are in the industry to commit themselves to the process of investment and to going after the market. And you've proved that.
I want to ask you, when we talk about the minister's recommendations, can you comment on the consultation of the process? Can you just quickly comment on that?