I don't have quite the scientific background for what's being talked about here. My experience is more on the ground. When it comes to engagement between industry and first nations communities, that rests with impact benefit agreements and MOUs. But there's been a bigger movement towards inclusion. It's about participation and moving forward as partners. There's a recognition taking place within the industry and the first nations about how to do this together. This is creating collateral business models—catering businesses, transportation, etc. It's moving into a proponent stage. That's happening. But it's not an overnight effect. All we can do is continue to encourage the steps being taken and build on them.
On October 24th, 2011. See this statement in context.