Yes, as I stated, these subjects were previously discussed with the then deputy minister and the assistant deputy minister. As Mr. Gagliano, who was the minister responsible for the region of Quebec at the time told you,the main objective was political because we had to understand what was going on. When the House was in session, Mr. Gagliano paid monthly visits, alongside other Quebec ministers, to inform the public or interest groups such as chambers of commerce or the MRC. That was essentially the purpose of the process. From time to time, if announcements were to be made, we could check with the department's Communications branch to see if any announcements should or could be made. It was a political approach, in the most literal sense of the word.
On April 3rd, 2008. See this statement in context.