I know we're not here to talk about the NHL kicking off their season today, but I noticed in one of your speeches you were looking for a miracle in Toronto and having the Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup this year. But we're going to focus on something more realistic.
Mr. Chisholm said there is a lot to be gained for all Canadians, 80,000-plus jobs, a $12 billion, two-way economic boost to our economy of over 20%.
We both spent nine years in local government and we know the importance. I appreciate your consultation with the FCM, but also the provinces have a big role to play in the negotiations. Maybe you could inform the committee as to what the consultation process has been to date, including the provinces and territories.