That is because those are not real consultations. You state that “In the development of a master plan, the commission shall provide opportunities for public comments [...]”. We have been having the same debate from the outset. To provide comments and to consult, are two completely different things. Even if you added “the two governments, i.e., Quebec and Ontario, will be able to submit their comments”, they will submit them, but they will not have been consulted. However, what we are proposing is a true consultation. You should join us on this. As for the rest of your amendment, it is satisfactory.
On December 7th, 2009. See this statement in context.