I agree with Mr. Amos that this should be hived off. But if it does go forward, I have concerns about how it's going to be put into practice. For example, Ottawa's own experience with the oil sands shows that the direct effects of resource development can be spread far and wide and can accumulate significantly as new projects come on line.
Also, how will Ottawa define the kinds of small projects that will no longer get environmental hearings? What does “directly impacted” mean, and how will it be put into practice?