Mr. Speaker, I would like to make some comments and to ask two questions in particular. My colleague spoke of inequity. It seemed to me that this bill involving many key players is trying to strike some balance. Maybe my colleague would like to comment on this.
I would like to add that the byelection results last night, not only in Ontario and in Newfoundland but also in Quebec, show that Canadians think that the government of Jean Chrétien is quite equitable, fair and responsive.
I believe my colleague was not too "chrétien" on two aspects. For example, he said that this bill did not require an environmental study of its impacts and so on. As far as I know, he is mistaken. Such a study is mandatory under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. An environmental study is required before any approval, and this is the case here.
The second thing I want to say is this. If I understand correctly, it is not true, for example, that the damage caused to a land when a railway company proceeds with some construction project is the responsibility of the owner of the land. It is the responsibility of the railway company, not of the owner of the land.
I would like to know whether the member would comment on that. Did I misunderstand what he said? Maybe he thought he should exaggerate things. I would like him to clarify what he said.