I have no problem with coming up with a new definition of navigable waters under federal jurisdiction. Provinces and, often, municipalities must comply with standards in the case of certain types of projects. However, there is no need to do a cross-country tour in order to come up with this definition. That is where I have a problem. You are asking us to conduct extensive consultations, whereas your document has clearly identified the problems. You have even made recommendations to address each of these problems. Therefore, you seem ready to go forward with a bill at this time.
On February 12th, 2008. See this statement in context.