Mr. Speaker, my question arises out of the concern many Canadians have about the action brought pursuant to article 11 of NAFTA with respect to water exports. My question is for the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Will the government immediately declare a Canada-wide moratorium on the export of bulk freshwater shipments and interbasin transfers? Will the government be bringing in legislation to permanently ban bulk freshwater exports and interbasin transfers in order to assert Canada's sovereign right to protect, preserve and conserve our freshwater resources for future generations?