No, not necessarily. But I have to say that the distance between the community and a project would be a factor to consider. In a real sense, the fact that a community is a very long way from the site can imply that it is not intended to be involved in the consultations.
I am also thinking about a project in the north, in the Mackenzie Valley. In many cases, communities were not in their villages, especially during hunting season. They were out conducting their traditional activities. I feel that federal agencies have learned a lot from that experience. It has allowed them to find ways to communicate with the communities, first by going to them, then by choosing a time of year when most of the people are back in the villages. I believe that federal agencies have made serious efforts to engage in real dialogue with communities that are particularly affected by a decision.