Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
As you know, this is the second of three proposed amendments that would have essentially the same effect. They are in line with what Mr. Amos was saying about the importance of the inclusion of loss of non-use values. Clearly, impacts to the environment do have a value to Canadian society and should not be ignored. There should be authority to assess those damages and to ensure that those who infringe against the act or who cause or are responsible for damages are liable for those as well.
That is the intent of this amendment as well.