I think they had to. The commissoner was surprised they did not got in in the first instance and they certainly do not want the appeal court to point again at the empty seat! They will probably make their "public interest' point about the seeked easement... This development gives a little more time for the ONTC project to advance before the hearing (mid June), which is good for KWG. Also good, this shows publicly that the Government is no more idling on the transportation issue for the Ring of Fire. GLTA.