That's a very broad question, obviously.
The EIA process, as far as we are concerned, has been quite well defined provincially and federally. There are no timelines, speaking provincially. Because this project has to undergo both, I'll speak to the province's process first.
There are no timelines, but because this was a harmonized process in the sense that both governments were going to receive the same EIA documents, it was a little bit easier for the proponents in not having to prepare two slightly different EIAs. That was a good thing.
The approval process on the provincial side was a little bit unclear in the sense that there were no timelines, and we had to respond as questions came in. Even though on the federal side there is a 365-day timeline, as I illustrated, those 365 days have taken some three and a half years to conclude, so obviously there are things that can be done, I believe, to ensure that the timeline is not stretched out as long as it has been, and I understand there are some projects that have extended beyond that.
I think the turnaround time for getting feedback after we submit our response is important, and that would certainly help, but I think the most important thing, the critical aspect that has pulled things along—stretched the timeline, if I can use that term—is the consultation that's required with first nations. There's no getting around that, and I'm not suggesting that we do. The proponent can only do what it can with respect to consultation and engagement with first nations; it's the crown's duty to consult, and I think that aspect needs a little refinement.