Thank you, Chair.
Again, I am not attempting to impugn anyone's reputation. As I said before, I respect each of my colleagues across the way. I just don't agree with them together supporting a very bad bill, a bill that would hurt Canada, a bill that would hurt Canada retroactively.
We heard from the witnesses that every existing facility, facilities like Hydro-Québec, an action could be taken against them--facilities that are permitted, after billions have been invested into facilities, after years and years.... I believe in the testimony the figure of about 14 years was used in terms of actually seeing a facility built.
During those 14 years there were consultations, involving meeting with first nations, meeting with scientists, meeting with ENGOs, meeting with other governments, and then making their proposals. After years and years of having it be critiqued, then there was the cost to actually construct the facilities. And to see all of that being jeopardized....
Again, Mr. Chair, without any attempt to impugn anybody, I am baffled by how members of the Bloc...not the individuals I see across the way, whom I respect. It's the position; they are a part of the Bloc Québecois, and how they would support a piece of legislation that could attack the very foundation of Quebec....
I'm so glad that we have the member beside me--