I guess that is why we are gutting environmental assessments according to the government's legislation, Mr. Speaker. It is shameful.
The government does not seem worried about potential accidents here in Canada. The same companies that are responsible for the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico want to explore for oil in Canada's arctic waters using the same technology.
The potential for accidents is real. We see the effort these companies are making to lobby the Conservatives, who are all ears.
Why is there a $40 million limit to their liability?