Thank you, Mr. Chair.
You say that Bill C-3 is a very important piece of legislation. We've heard already today that it improves on what is currently a non-existent regime for compensation related to hazardous and noxious substance spills and chemical spills in our waters, including those off the west coast. It's important, of course, that we're here working on that particular matter. I think Canadians would consider that to be in their interests.
I understand, Mr. Chair, that radio station CHEK in B.C. is reporting that the chief opposition critic is signing books today, but that aside—