there's a kind of push to work through the regulatory agencies. they're holding meetings. you want democracy, right? get to it...

even people that know it's bullshit suspend their disbelief. what's the worst thing that can happen from trying? diversity of tactics...

reality: consultation meetings are used to collect intelligence on "dissidents".

http://www.vancouverobserver.com/environment/harper-government-under-fire-spying-environmental-groups