I thank the witnesses for appearing before the committee today.
I apologize in advance if I do not discuss some of the topics which were raised. Unfortunately I have not had the pleasure of hearing all of the interventions made by my colleagues.
My first question concerns the consultation process led by the Minister upstream from the tabling of the bill. You mentioned that the minister had held consultations. Could you give us further details on how the participants were chosen? Who was consulted exactly? I am curious to know how these people were selected.