Okay. So the whole idea is that it reduces bureaucratic overlap as well. Both of you would agree with that. I think you both mentioned that.
That actually puts you in agreement with the premiers. Today the four western premiers put out their news release talking about environmental assessments.
I'd just like to read a couple of the sentences they wrote:For several years, Western Premiers have noted the importance of streamlining the environmental assessment process through a one project, one assessment approach that reduces wasteful duplication and delays. The 2012 federal budget shows that the federal government is taking action and Premiers welcome the progress being made.
Further down they talk about how the premiers and the federal government do share common goals. They say: One project, one assessment, one decision increases timeliness and certainty, and reduces bureaucratic overlap without compromising environmental rigour. With an environmental assessment system that makes sense, resources at both orders of government are freed.
I would assume that both of you agree with that comment as well.
It's good to see leadership coming from the western Canadian premiers as well, and an agreement that we're moving in the right direction on this.
Ms. Schwann, I wanted to ask you one of the questions that Mr. Allen asked. Do you see partnerships being encouraged in this legislation? Do you see that as part of your future, working with conservation councils and conservation groups and that kind of thing as well?