Mr. Speaker, environmental assessment helps us make wise choices about the environment before projects are constructed.
This is why I am pleased that amendments to strengthen the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act take effect today.
The Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development diligently worked on this legislation to increase transparency and to close loopholes. These amendments will help safeguard our environment through a process that is more predictable, certain and timely. We will see the quality of assessments improve through measures to promote compliance and ensure better follow-up programs for projects.
By strengthening the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act the government is once again demonstrating its commitment to protect our fragile environment.