Thank you, Madam Chair.
I was going to say what Mr. Moore already said. It would seem to me that the wording as presently drafted, as opposed to “should” or “must, where appropriate”, provides much greater clarity and certainty.
With regard to the question of enforcement, I guess no matter how you look at it—whether the minister “must consult”, whether the minister “should consult”, whether the minister “must consult, when appropriate”.... I don't know if, from an enforceability standpoint, any of those versions change that question. What this would do is very simply provide a positive duty on the part of the minister to consult. I think that duty is essential, having regard for the very, very serious concerns that have been raised by the disability rights community.
On that basis, I would support the existing language.