Mr. Speaker, regarding Bill C-3, the international bridges and tunnels act, in the spirit of cooperation, discussions have taken place among the parties and you will find if you ask that there is unanimous consent for the following:
1. That the amendment from the member for Windsor West be withdrawn.
2. That Bill C-3, Clause 7, be amended by adding after line 5 on page 3 the following:
The Minister may, if in the opinion of the Minister it is necessary having regard to all the circumstances, consult with the other levels of government that have authority in the place where the international bridge or tunnel is, or is to be, situated and with any person who, in the opinion of the Minister, has a direct interest in the matter.
And
3. That, Bill C-3, Clause 24 be amended by adding after line 31 on page 10 the following:
The Minister may, if in the opinion of the Minister it is necessary having regard to all the circumstances, consult with the other levels of government that have authority in the place where the international bridge or tunnel that is the subject of the application is situated and with any person who, in the opinion of the Minister, has a direct interest in the matter.
And then that the bill, as further amended, be deemed to have been read a third time and passed.
I would suggest that this speaks volumes about the Prime Minister, the minister and this government in cooperating to get the job done for Canadians.