This clarifies the application of the transition provisions during the period between royal assent and coming into force of the fish habitat protection provisions of this particular act. The proposed changes will respond to concerns raised by industry associations—the Mining Association of Canada—particularly with regards to transition provisions, in clause 53 in the bill. The amendment will reflect the government's policy principle that no project will be sent back to the beginning of the process and more closely align with the transition process it provides. That was a key issue addressed by the Mining Association in their brief before the committee.
On May 24th, 2018. See this statement in context.