Mr. Speaker, this morning the Minister of the Environment released a discussion paper concerning endangered species in Canada. I too commend her for recognizing the seriousness of the situation as well as the need for consultation in developing federal legislation.
My question recognizes that there would have to be co-operation between federal, provincial and aboriginal leaders before federal legislation could be effective.
Would the minister give us some idea as to what type of consultation she has planned and what specific date she has in mind for the introduction of federal legislation?