I feel that this motion is a timely one, especially given that Environment Canada laid charges against Syncrude as recently as yesterday.
I believe that a study on the oil sands must be undertaken. I would have preferred it to be as wide-reaching as possible and for it not only to evaluate and study the impact the oil sands have on water resources, but also to be a larger study on the oil sands in general.
I am not proposing a friendly amendment, but I would have preferred to see a more comprehensive study on the impacts of the oil sands. I am making the suggestion, but it is not a friendly amendment, not at the moment. I would like to know what my colleagues think. A study on the oil sands is important.