Finance committee  The intent is not to have any impact on the operations of Environment Canada, to my knowledge. This is only to provide for more efficient response times to enforcement incidents. In terms of impacts on Environment Canada's operations, this was seen as a reduction in terms of cos

Finance committee  If I understand the question, in terms of a reduction to the amount of the work that Environment Canada is responsible for, whether we are taking on work that is a reduction to them, no that's not the case, to the best of my knowledge. Their officers are centrally located, genera

Finance committee  Is this in relation to enforcement or the reporting?

Finance committee  At this point, this is seen as federal, in designating some of our officers under acts administered by Environment Canada.

Finance committee  Do you mean an impact in terms of the workload in particular?

Finance committee  No, it will not have an impact on the opening season or the seasons of our parks. This is solely for enforcement-related activities. A good example would be in the Gaspé Peninsula, where there are a couple of migratory bird sanctuaries, especially Rocher-Percé and Île-Bonavent

Finance committee  No.

Finance committee  For context, the enforcement activity of park wardens is limited to the agency mandate for national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas. Clause 315 would allow for park wardens to assist other ministers to enforce their acts and regulations out