Mr. Nelson Barbosa at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

I would say that monitoring wherever it happens in Canada is less about proximity. In my mind, it's about whether that is happening at a licensed laboratory and according to Canada drinking water guidelines, or other guidelines to test water and ensure that it's safe for consumption. That is happening right now. This enshrines in legislation that the cost to cover monitoring will be borne as part of the minister's consultation and co-operation efforts.