Mr. Speaker, the minister is aware that in other parts of Canada consultation with local municipal units always takes place whenever there are reserve lands that are coming out of an existing municipal unit. In some cases compensation is even provided for lost municipal revenues. It works in Manitoba. It works in other provinces.
Why did the minister not consult with the local Blenheim municipality prior to her unilateral decision that the new Caldwell reserve would be placed in the Blenheim municipality?