Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Through you to the witnesses, thank you for being here. I know it's your duty to be here, somewhat, but you are the most knowledgeable people, next to the ministers. It's on that knowledge that my questions will be based.
During the previous hour we heard questions and answers. Part of the questions or most of the ministers' responses carried with them the incredible importance of having the views of the people of any area contributed and counted, and that the minister is obliged by the Supreme Court to have these consultative processes.
One question that comes to my mind—and I think it was somewhat alluded to—was the timeframe that might be incorporated into this consultative process. Is there a timeframe you are contemplating? Is it at the discretion of the minister? Can the applicant or the people who are being consulted agree to a timeframe?
Would you discuss that? I'll leave that to anyone. Perhaps the folks from Health should answer that question because it is directly related.