Mr. Speaker, there is no question that we are deeply engaged in a process to ensure Canadian water resources are protected. Over the past year my colleague, the Minister of the Environment, has engaged in a number of discussions with the provinces. We have been in discussion with U.S. authorities on border water issues. Once we are able to bring those two separate tracks together we will come up with a common policy which I am sure the hon. member will support.
In the House of Commons on February 4th, 1999. See this statement in context.