Thank you, Madam Chair.
I would like to thank our esteemed witnesses for being here today. We all have the same objective, which is to enact laws that are more effective than the current legislation.
My first question is for Mr. Lindgren, from the Canadian Environmental Law Association.
Your comment that we are doing a good job is puzzling. You said—and I pretty much agree—that this bill does not restore confidence. I think that is very important as regards the environment. If I may summarize, you said that you find section 27 very simplistic. From what I understand, you think Bill C-69 is a shortcut.
I have a very specific question for you, since this kind of bill seems to be part of your daily work.
Can you please compare the current bill to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 2012 in terms of the process and the timelines for project certification?