Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I thank the witnesses for being here with us today.
Most of the questions I will be asking will be about the impact of ground disturbances on agriculture.
What poses a problem in the legislation is the complexity of the exclusions and the conditions of exclusion in the definition of ground disturbances. Certain plants have very deep or widespread root systems, but do not necessarily cause damage. Take alfalfa, for instance. This plant may measure several metres. However, there are certain limits that are set in the legislation. I refer you to the second paragraph on page 3, clause 5.
Here is my first question: how will the exceptions in the act regarding the impact of ground disturbances be applied?