On the second question, of whether we talk, of course we talk on a regular basis, especially when hot issues arise. One that comes to mind is the cancelling of the court challenges program and the implementation of the LRSP. There was huge consultation on what the communities were going to do about that and many other issues.
To come back to your first point, about a missed meeting, I'll also echo what she says. I don't think that's what Mr. Godin meant about consultation. That's not the understanding I have of his question.
Do we consult with politicians? Of course we do, all the time. We set up meetings. But when we come to Ottawa to meet representatives from Immigration Canada, we come with reality hats on, knowing that they will talk to us all we want, but when you look at the reality of the jurisdictions, what can we expect from them? They're very careful about what they say.
We continue to meet with people. We asked to meet the minister, because we still think the issue in the throne speech was important. We would have talked of other things as well, but they declined and asked us to meet with you, which we accepted. Due to a medical emergency last week we unfortunately had to cancel our visit to Ottawa. I was simply not available.
In speaking to you earlier this morning you told me that with your agenda it takes from three to six months to get another appointment. We hope to have another appointment in months three, four, or five, as we requested in our letter earlier this week. So we have talked, but the formal consultations will be on May 18 and 20.