In terms of the first question about durability, as long as the consultation process that has been embarked upon by business, which is very important because they have a lot of the relationships in the communities that a project will be either operating in or impacting through development.... Business can be a very important function and functionary in that activity. As long as some of those engagements are properly documented, noted and recorded, they can be considered part of the duty to consult.
In terms of examples of projects, the work that Trans Mountain and Ian Anderson did, through a lot of his engagement with the indigenous communities along the route, was a substantive part of the consultation. In fact, there have been some instances where the Crown has, in effect, discharged its duty to the business community given the engagements they've had with indigenous communities.
It is possible, and it's an important part for all parties, but particularly the Crown in fulfilling its duty to consult.
