moved for leave to introduce Bill C-404, an act to prohibit the export of water by interbasin transfers.
Mr. Speaker, this bill is very timely in that we have heard that a entrepreneur in Ontario wishes to export water from the Great Lakes to Asia. This bill would prohibit the export of water by interbasin transfer specifically. It points out that water is one of Canada's most valuable natural resources and that Canada is committed to preserving water resources within its boundaries for future generations. Basically, this bill would prohibit anyone from exporting water using interbasin transfers.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)