Mr. Speaker, I must say that, as the hon. member explained, the province of Quebec implemented legislation with which I fully agree.
However, the federal bill will complement provincial and territorial legislative measures. It will not compete with them. We respect the other governments' jurisdictions, but we also expect them to protect species at risk and their habitat.
Under Bill C-5, the Government of Canada will have the power to act alone, if necessary, on the whole Canadian territory.