I'm trying to make a decision here....
I said in my speech in the House that I want to support this legislation. I want to be a part of creating this park and seeing that this park is created, but I am taking my role as environment critic and as an opposition member of Parliament very seriously in trying to make that decision. I recognize that there is a majority in the House, but I still think it's important for us to take that opposition role seriously and to think critically about what to do with pieces of legislation. I want this bill to pass, but not at any cost.
What happens if this bill doesn't pass? What I see is that there is no protection for Sable. What I see is that there are existing drilling rights on the island right now. Sure, there's an agreement not to actually drill, but those rights exist.
Can you spell out for us what happens if this legislation doesn't pass? What risks are there?