Mr. Speaker, we are moving toward a world environment where mining companies and oil and gas companies are being made more responsible for cleanup. In fact, it is my understanding that in the mining industry there is a reclamation fund that the mining companies put money into so that ultimately, when the mine is decommissioned, there are sufficient funds to properly restore the site to its former state.
It is hard to argue or dispute that there are some difficult spots in Canada. I am sure the Giant Mine in Yellowknife is one of them. We need to recognize and acknowledge that we are making progress, that those industries have become very environmentally responsible. However, we do have some legacies that we need to deal with.
I am proud that the government has moved forward with this reclamation trust fund so that there are funds there to properly restore sites once these mines are decommissioned.