Thank you very much, Monsieur Simard, for your proposition.
I'm going to be opposing this motion on the primary basis that the life cycle regulator for offshore projects is already obligated to ensure that safety and environmental protection are achieved for all works and activities under its jurisdiction. These sections in the bill use the term “strategic assessment”, which is broader and was negotiated with the provinces. “Strategic assessment” is terminology consistent with what is used in other statutes, such as the Impact Assessment Act.
With that, I'll be opposing BQ‑17.