Again the process that the Liberals have chosen has put into jeopardy some of the very ideas many of us have promoted. I'm going to seek that we stand this particular change to the bill to give us time to consider it and give the government time to consider the necessary and legal attachment of a royal recommendation to such a position.
But keep in mind that this idea has been thrown into jeopardy by the movers, by the process of dropping it on the table the day of, when we've had weeks...when the Liberals themselves asked for extra time to contemplate and consider it over the break. Against the wishes of the New Democrats and every major environmental organization in this country, extra time was given.
Now on the day of the committee they bring forward a motion that we think is of substance, requiring a royal recommendation, which we also think is possible through this and through the government's consideration, which we encourage the government to do. But to rule on this today would be a mistake. It would be to slip into the error the Liberals have made in presenting this in the time they have. I would urge this committee to stand this motion and to move on with other business.