The precautionary principle, as read out by Madam Pauzé, was correct. For the benefit of committee members, the addition of the notion of “cost-effective” was not in a precautionary principle at Rio, nor was it in the Stockholm declaration. It's not in our Oceans Act when precautionary principles are referenced, nor is it in the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act.
On December 9th, 2022. See this statement in context.