moved for leave to introduce Bill C-425, an act to provide for the harmonization of environmental standards throughout Canada.
Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to introduce this bill in the House along with my colleague from Winnipeg North.
The purpose of this enactment is to establish a process of consultation with the provinces to achieve uniformity in the environmental standard applied in Canada and in every province. The minister is required to convene a conference of ministers of the environment, propose the formation of an advisory committee on uniformity in environmental standards and report annually to parliament. Also the minister is to report to the House of Commons. As well, his or her report should be considered by the standing committee on environment.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)