This is very straightforward. The current form of the bill reads “may”. It is at the minister's discretion as to whether to have an advisory committee, and the suggested amendment would ensure that we would avoid repeating the federal government's failure to follow through with the park advisory panel that they promised in May 2012. That failure has reduced the open and constructive dialogue necessary to resolve issues and to create a healthy and sustainable park. It has, unfortunately, been very damaging to the wide principle of conservation in Canada.
On November 5th, 2014. See this statement in context.