The member knows that we have appointed four temporary members of the National Energy Board to be assigned to the energy east project. An additional three will be appointed very soon, in a matter of weeks, not months. Then the National Energy Board, which is at arm's length from the government, will determine how to proceed. If it decides that it's going to continue from where it ceased its hearings, then there will be approximately 21 months of consultation within communities followed by an additional period of government consultation when that is through.
Canadians will have ample opportunity to express themselves on the energy east project. We have learned that it's an essential part of enhancing credibility, through time and through extra personnel. Meanwhile, the expert panel will be advising government on permanent changes to the National Energy Board.