Mr. John Moffet at the Environment and Sustainable Development Committee

I'll start, but maybe Laura can jump in.

It's our opinion that the language in the act—and we're certainly looking forward to the discussion in committee—does not specify that those factors must always be taken into account. Indeed, the provision does not stipulate that those factors will always trump—perhaps that's an inappropriate use of a word—or always supersede the right to a healthy environment. The language enables decision-makers to take those factors into account.