That's our challenge in the east, particularly in Quebec, just as oil development can be a challenge in the west.
You said that provincial governments should not negotiate in bad faith or shirk their responsibilities when negotiating agreements on protected areas. What means would allow first nations to assert themselves and protect the surface water that over four million people rely on, while respecting the territory's cultural practices?
Industries are often given a free pass, and there are no regulations preventing them from using this drinking water. In addition, there's no obligation regarding the quality of the water they discharge into nature. I agree with the chiefs of the Cold Lake First Nations and the Kehewin Cree Nation that there are elements missing from this bill regarding the social responsibility inherent in compliance with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. These include the obligation of companies and the government to protect water and residents.