Mr. Chair, I'll make an introductory comment and then I'll turn it over to Keith Grady, our senior adviser in this area.
I will make the same comments that I believe Transport Canada officials gave when they appeared before the committee on February 28. The way it is constructed right now—and I believe David Osbaldeston made this point—minor waters are such that I believe if you float a canoe in a body of water it is considered a navigable water. From that point of view, streamlining the act and excluding things of that nature would be very advantageous.
If it's possible, Mr. Chair, I'll turn it over to Keith Grady, who is more expert in this.