Thank you, Mr. Patzer.
Our biggest concerns are the ministerial designation powers and the political interference that can come with a decision, which is why we saw the gateway project cancelled at the last minute.
One of the biggest concerns, which you raised, is also the concept of standing. With any of the projects that go before the agency, any member of the public, whether they are near or far, or directly or indirectly or not even remotely impacted by the project, has the ability to weigh in on the impacts. Therefore, changes to the act need to clarify the sense of standing so that only those who are materially and directly impacted have the ability to weigh in on the consultations.