Mr. Bélanger, with respect, that's not what's being suggested here. We're asking for public comments; we're asking for provincial comments. The government would have a positive obligation to go and seek comments from the public and from the provinces. It's a totally different meaning within consultation. Consultation sets out a time period and certain things the federal government has to do within those time periods, to seek consultation and to address those issues. It's a totally different onerous obligation.
On December 7th, 2009. See this statement in context.