When we had Mr. Hicks here last week from the Department of Transport, I asked a question relating to a statement we have in the material about the consultation with the stakeholders. Initially the report we have, Mr. Chairman, says stakeholders have not been consulted with respect to the additional provisions. Those are the changes between Bill C-44 and this proposal--the two main changes.
Then Mr. Hicks made a statement that there have been extensive briefings and consultations, but he also made the reference in the written form suggesting that although there hadn't been consultations, their concerns would be dealt with during the regulation process.
Have you or your company been involved, Mr. Stamper, with extensive briefings and consultations with the Department of Transport?