I'd like to thank the member for the question. I want to let him know how much I am enjoying my visits to Newfoundland and Labrador, including visits to describe the process that led to this legislation, including very important meetings with the industry and others, and including an assessment of the offshore board and the contribution that it has made over the many years that it has been in operation. I am enjoying learning from the advice given to us during the consultation process, which led us to the conclusion that the offshore boards had lots of expertise that should be considered as an important part of environmental impact assessments, and will be, according to this legislation.
We respect the accords. We understand how important they are to Newfoundland and Labrador, and to Nova Scotia.
We consulted, and we heard the advice. That advice can be seen in this legislation, and that advice will be seen as we roll out the implementation of this bill.