Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Pentland, the Department of the Environment Act presently identifies Environment and Climate Change Canada as the lead federal department on all matters relating to water. It is not assigned to any other department. Bill C-59 enacts the Canada water agency act which would establish the Canada water agency as a stand-alone entity on this matter.
In what ways would the Canada water agency be more effective as the lead on fresh water in comparison to the current situation?