Now that everyone has their copy, it essentially rewrites (1.1) so that it states:
(1.1) The Governor in Council may make regulations respecting the prohibition, by December 31, 2029, of the loading and unloading of thermal coal to and from ships in a port.
Furthermore, Mr. Chair, there would be a new (1.2), which would read as follows:
(1.2) If no regulations are made under subsection (1.1) within 48 months after the day on which this section comes into force the Minister must cause a report stating the reasons that no such regulations have been made and establishing a schedule for making regulations to be laid before each House of Parliament on any of the first 10 days on which that House is sitting after the expiry of that 48-month period.
Just briefly, to the rationale, I think this helps clarify the timeline for the regulations spanning thermal coal to come into force. It kind of mirrors the government's commitment and would result in a transitional period taking place before 2030, which I think adds that degree of important fairness for workers.
The rationale for the proposed new subsection (1.2) would require regulations to be made within 48 months to allow time for the transitionary period.
I'll cease there, Mr. Chair.