Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The method of doing the assessments is set in legislation and regulations. It is a fairly rigid system that has been in place in the North for at least ten years, if not longer. I do not know exactly the last time it was redone.
It is a very rigid system. It does not involve going to the communities and meeting with the residents. That is not part of the process that was carried out in 1998 or 1999 to my knowledge. It is one of the areas that is in need of review and consideration as to whether or not it is meeting the goals of the government and the communities.
You are correct. There was no consultation with the communities at all.