That is a question that I would hesitate to answer because, under the Constitution of Canada, matters pertaining to the environment are not included. This is quite a vague management responsibility. Some data are included at the transborder and international level, but many environmental powers come under provincial jurisdiction. It is certainly essential to plan overall policies at the federal level in order, as Mr. Garand previously mentioned, to give all the provinces a standard framework. However, the provinces really have to develop tools adapted to local circumstances.
On May 23rd, 2013. See this statement in context.