Could I address that?
First of all, I take issue when you say that we all know there are companies out there that don't want to comply. I do not think that's the case. I think every company that's out there is looking to do the best they possibly can. There are difficult situations that they're dealing with. There are many programs that are in place now. I know the Mining Association of Canada is here; their Towards Sustainable Mining, for example, is a program. Also, I am a director of the PDAC. They have Exploration for Excellence. That's something that is very highly promoted. When I attend international conferences, anywhere, or legal conferences, the topic of conversation amongst mining lawyers from every jurisdiction is always about how can mining companies perform better social responsibilities. It's the topic.
What concerns me with this bill, and again with the rhetoric that has been raised in the last number of days in the press, and even the questions from Mr. McKay, is that everyone seems to say “Why are you concerned about this bill, because we'll really just take out a few of the bad apples?” The criticism and the attacks are being made against the very companies that have huge corporate social responsibility programs, and they take it very seriously, such as Goldcorp or Barrick. They're front and centre in the press. Say what you want, that you're just going after smaller companies that you know do not want to comply. This bill is an opportunity for people who go against players that take this very seriously and to cause great reputational damage, and for those companies to move their operations elsewhere.