moved for leave to introduce Bill C-236, an act to prevent the importation of radioactive waste into Canada.
Mr. Speaker, I have introduced this bill for a couple of reasons. First, the government is considering a major overhaul in dealing with the nuclear industry and radioactive waste.
Second, there have been musings by different towns, including Meadow Lake Indian Reserve, of wanting and desiring radioactive waste in their own areas as make work projects.
I do not think Canadians want to import radioactive waste into Canada. This bill would prevent that, NAFTA notwithstanding. That is what this bill is about.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed.)