Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Chief Haymond, I'm speaking to you as the chief of the Kebaowek First Nation, not as the representative of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador. I have a question for you about your extensive experience dealing with the issue of the near-surface nuclear waste disposal site at Chalk River.
What specific concerns do you have about the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's decision on the location of the site, keeping in mind the trend among ministers to off-load their responsibilities onto independent commissions?
Since the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission doesn't have the ability to propose another site, should we include that power in the water bill when source water is at risk?
In this case, an important water source for more than 144 communities is being exposed to elevated risk levels. Do you think the bill will give you more power to protect this source water?