I'd be surprised if the minister wouldn't want to have this as part of safety and security. It's coming from the fact that safety and security often relate to security as the protection of the facility itself and the people who are using it. The safety element often relates to infrastructure.
The specific use of hazardous materials that occurs on these crossings is relatively unique. It's not on highways; it's on a specific crossing or a piece of infrastructure. I would feel a lot more comfort if the minister had the ability--and this is what we're talking about in clause 17. I would suggest adding:
the Governor in Council may, on the recommendations of the minister, make regulations respecting the security and safety of the international bridges and tunnels, including regulations.
I would feel better if the act to amend bridges and tunnels would identify one of the unique aspects of transportation related to hazardous materials--which are not just passenger vehicles; they're not just transport trucks bringing auto parts or our toilet paper or something else; they're actually dangerous goods.
This hinges upon the minister's ability to make regulations, and I believe hazardous materials warrant....
There have been spills and leakages on infrastructure. Most recently there was one on the Ambassador Bridge, and I want to make sure there's proper jurisdictional oversight that also cross-coordinates with some of the security measures that are there. You could have a situation where safety, security, and the minister's powers of the day should take into account hazardous materials and there should be no conflict in that.
I think it's a simple amendment that is of benefit.