I want to clarify that when you read the bill before us in full, the purpose and intent is to hold the Government of Canada accountable for delivering its responsibilities to protect the rights and interests of Canadians. It very clearly says “within the jurisdiction of the Government of Canada”. We've had a good, thorough discussion about that.
We previously heard testimony on the Species at Risk Act and our review on oil sands and water. We heard considerable testimony from Métis and first nations peoples calling for the government to actively enforce federal laws for the protection of their lands, waters, and peoples.