Thank you, Mr. Chair, for the sixty seconds we're giving in close attention to clause-by-clause consideration, never before seen in parliamentary history: the most heavy-handed, mean-spirited, draconian attempt to force a bill through that has enormous repercussions and consequences for Canadians.
I move that in clause 25 we add new wording:
The Minister shall, when so requested by a provincial or territorial government, provide that government with all relevant information in the Minister's possession that the Minister may lawfully provide in relation to any person who has applied to that government for certification as an independent remanufacturer.
We killed independent remanufacturers early on in this bill, Mr. Chair. We've seen how irresponsible the government is when we're dealing with independent remanufacturers. They specifically requested that the traditional interpretation of tenure be held. We didn't do that. We've thrown that out the window, Mr. Chair. Essentially what we have done is opened them up, not only the B.C. timber sales, but we have opened them up to litigation--