Mr. Chair, I think it is important to introduce this concept into the bill. In light of the testimony we have heard, I am in favour of including tools that will make it possible to achieve the desired results in the provinces and territories. Obviously, we have to find a way of doing things that respects provincial and territorial jurisdictions.
Having regard to the testimony heard and the convictions of the Conservative Party of Canada, our colleague's amendment suits us very well. We will therefore be supporting amendment NDP‑8, because encouraging collaboration rather than imposing obligations is consistent with our philosophy. The provinces' and territories' authority must be respected.