Mr. Speaker, the purpose of Bill C-62 is not to compromise on any of the protection to the environment that is provided in the acts of Parliament that have that purpose in mind.
It is to deal with inefficiencies in the regulations so that we can help a process that will create more jobs and more growth opportunities.
Thanks to the Minister of the Environment we have made it even clearer in the act that sustainable development is an objective to be met. With respect to the environmental protection issues and regulations thereto, it is up to each minister, and in this case the Minister of the Environment, as to which one should apply or should not apply.
I can assure the member that in consultations with the minister, the protection of the environment, the protection of health and safety of all Canadians are of paramount importance.