Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I do want to say that I find it extremely unfortunate not to have the text of your statement. That would have allowed us better to understand your arguments and to follow your reasoning as well as to ask our questions. That being said, I will question you on the basis of my understanding of your statement.
You started by saying that Chambers of Commerce are generally supportive of economic, environmental and social development and that, unless I am mistaken, your members believe that Bill C-300 will be a significant barrier to their economic development. You also stated that your members are environmentally and socially responsible and you also referred to other methods.
After having looked at the Bill as a group representing business, are you able to tell us if there are in this legislation any environmental or social standards or protections--as well as relating to human rights-- which would not be better than the status quo or than the other methods that you have referred to? Is there really nothing good in this piece of legislation?