Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I notice that in the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, section 46.1 recognizes the “right to live in a healthful environment in which biodiversity is preserved, to the extent and according to the standards provided by law”.
So it didn't surprise me at all that the Bloc members would want this bill to be circumscribed similarly, consistent with the legislation of Quebec. It does surprise me that they are now suggesting they would like to have it withdrawn.
Quite frankly, I think this proposal goes a very long way to protecting a provincial jurisdiction from what is otherwise going to be a lot of interference under this act. I can't support this proposal, because it doesn't go far enough, but I do respect the Bloc members for at least standing up to this limited extent on behalf of Quebec voters.
Thank you.