I thoroughly understand that. We wouldn't object even to having a clause that says “within such time as the minister may require”.
The inclusion of those arbitrary dates that end up being the default on approvals is what causes us the problem. Certainly we appreciate that approvals may become stale-dated, but as I say, it's often the case that the start date can be problematic for us. Through the negotiation process with Transport Canada, we can affix dates that are mutually acceptable.