Thanks, Mr. Chair, and thank you all for being here.
I asked the minister about the NEB and I would like to follow up with you for clarity and specifics on that issue if it is possible.
Regarding the minister's claim about a perceived lack of confidence in the review process, what evidence is there that this is indeed the case? What facts were used to determine that these transitional review measures are needed and how will they actually change or improve the work of the NEB?
For example, we all know upstream greenhouse gas emissions are already assessed by the provinces. This is a standard that doesn't apply to any other infrastructure project in any other sector. There aren't any specifics around when the crown has recently failed its duty to consult first nations. I would like to understand how the government got to the position that these new transitional measures were needed. What will be the actual impact on the NEB work?
In the case of the temporary commissioners, why are they needed, what will be the process, the timeline, the cost, and the parameters around their selection? Will there be new temporary commissioners appointed for every new project application that goes through the NEB process?