That answer is clear enough for me; I understand that it means no. So what Mr. Guilbeault said isn't consistent with your government's policy. You don't want to say it in so many words, but that's what I understand from your answer.
I imagine that people are consulted and discussions conducted before any government announcements are made, as when a minister states that the government has made a decision.
How does that work? How could a minister say such a thing if it wasn't consistent with government policy?