Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise pursuant to Standing Order 36 to present a petition on behalf of a number of western Canadians from a variety of communities.
The petitioners are concerned about the government's lack of initiative to introduce legislation to protect Canadian fresh water. They are concerned that it has not announced any moratorium. They are worried that our trade agreements will facilitate the export of bulk water from Canada to the United States and northern Mexico.
The petitioners call on parliament to take immediate action to safeguard fresh water for future generations of Canadians.