Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Thank you, Chair. I'll begin with amendment G-4: that Bill C-30, in clause 5, be amended by replacing lines 4 to 5 on page 4 with the following: (a) provisions, the effects of which will demonstrably provide an equivalent or superior level of protection of the environment and

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Just for clarification then--

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  --we don't need it, but the committee already exists.

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  On what you're suggesting.... Bear with me, Chair.

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  For clarification, to the department officials, are you suggesting that clause 4 is no longer needed? That's what I thought I heard you say.

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Thank you. (Clause 4 negatived)

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Thank you. I appreciate this opportunity. We definitely want to provide clarification on equivalency, so we've provided an amendment. I'll read it into the record here.

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Well, Chair, that's what I was going to ask for, comment from the officials. It's my understanding that this would use the current committee, and I just want to clarify with the officials if that's correct. I don't think Mr. McGuinty is correct in his assumptions.

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Mr. Chair, it's now almost 8:30. For us to have a break now.... We are scheduled to start again tomorrow morning. Could I suggest that this may be a good time to adjourn for the evening? I will stay longer, but I would suggest that if we're looking for a time to adjourn, this mi

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Thank you, Chair. I have a question for the department. Can we hear how this differs from what we currently do? This is a case of somebody jumping to the front of a parade and trying to look like they're leading something.

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Thank you, Chair. I have a quick comment. We support the amendment. Thank you.

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Thank you, Chair. We could support NDP-33, but the motion as it stands right now--

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  I know. Sorry, I'm looking at the wrong clause.

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  One moment, please. Yes, that amendment G-2 would be part of the preamble. Let's see some give and take.

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Let's vote. Question on the motion.