Certainly, sir. One of the features of this bill is, as has been noted, is the concept of a protection zone. Although this bill focuses on first nation lands, there is the ability of first nations and provincial governments and the federal government to set out a protection zone. It is supposed to be adjacent to first nation lands, but it can extend out from those first nation lands and cover source water and other bodies of water that flow into first nation lands. Through this mechanism of a protection zone—which would be designed and developed in concert with provincial governments, first nations and the federal government—we foresee the ability to help protect water beyond first nation borders.
On June 12th, 2024. See this statement in context.