Mr. Speaker, my hon. colleague has asked a very important question. It is important to remember that the government is using a federal water policy from 1987, which is obsolete. We have to deal with this issue now.
We are in support of the motion put forward by the member for Fundy—Royal and his party to develop enforceable guidelines based on science.
With respect to pesticides, there are pesticides and there are pesticides. For us to have access to safe food stuffs and enough food to eat, there is little doubt that pesticides are required. However it is important that we use pesticides wisely and whatever pesticide is utilized, it is used on the basis of science not on the basis of emotion.
I would encourage the House to continue to look at whether we need to use pesticides for cosmetic reasons. If so, what kind do we need to use? I would encourage the NDP member to work with the rest of us, as I know she will, to develop those kind of standards, which we would support.