I understand Mr. McGuinty's amendment, but I oppose it. I had the opportunity to question representatives from the department. I have a municipal background, and thus I know that decibel metres are in current use. Technology is used to enforce standards in noise levels. Mr. Langlois made a fine presentation. Now I am convinced that the agency will have to find ways to regulate the industry and that this will unavoidably involve new technology.
From what I gathered from Mr. Langlois' statements, we must avoid establishing another minimum-maximum standard. This would be equivalent, as it were, to a licence to create pollution or make noise. I do not think that this is good. I would rather let the agency have the freedom to use new technology as need be. Thus, if there is an issue, if the study reveals that the noise level is too high, a limit on the noise level could be imposed.
Mr. Langlois, I would like you to carry on with your explanation.