I just want to clarify for the record, Mr. Chair, that I don't really appreciate members of the committee imposing motives on me, or whose interests I'm representing, when I'm putting forward this legislation we're trying to argue in support of.
I've had the experience of working with and assisting many persons concerned about the impact of developments on their environment. That includes farmers, fishers, first nations communities, Métis communities, fish and game associations, wildlife organizations, birding organizations, nature organizations, and individual citizens who are concerned about the impacts of certain developments on their communities.
I have other comments about the overall bill. My understanding is we're supposed to be just speaking to the amendment. I will add those later on, but I don't really appreciate having motives impugned to me--except for the fact that I agree that I do think this is a very important bill and I think it is necessary to ensure that environment is considered in all decision-making.