I believe that the consultations were very productive and constructive. All the groups, organizations and individuals who participated in these consultations were very happy to do so. It should be pointed out that Minister Verner had made a commitment to undertaking further consultations before drawing up the next stage of the action plan. Furthermore, the government made a clear commitment in its Speech from the Throne to establish the next stage of the action plan. Therefore, the consultations were valuable and constructive.
On April 8th, 2008. See this statement in context.