Hydro-Quebec and the other operators were consulted from the moment a Senate committee took an interest in the issue, that is in 2001. The Department of Natural Resources consulted us through the Canadian Nuclear Association and contacted the operators directly on numerous occasions.
We never saw the bill before it was tabled in the House. In accordance with the consultation procedures of the Government of Canada, the officials are very efficient and strict in this regard. Consequently, we learned about the main features of the bill, but did not see the final version until it was tabled in June.