Madam Chair, I continue to remain unconvinced that this is the right table at which to have an in-depth study on Mr. Bratina's motion, particularly in light of the fact that, as a natural resource, water and the use and management of that resource fall under the jurisdiction of the provinces and the municipalities when it comes to infrastructure.
I think Mr. Hardie rightly pointed out that municipalities set their priorities. They have the gas tax and the latitude to use it towards whatever infrastructure needs they feel are the most important.
Finally, if we're talking about the health risks that this is posing to the population, and that was certainly quite an important part of Mr. Bratina's position on this issue, I think a recommendation that the Standing Committee on Health take a look at this subject and perhaps champion the issue from that perspective would be appropriate.
I'm not convinced that we as federal legislators have the authority to direct municipalities in relation to where they should or shouldn't turn their attention concerning infrastructure projects.