Mr. Chair, this government has been ensuring diligent and responsible management of nuclear files. This includes the ongoing restructuring of AECL to put its laboratories under private sector management. As part of the preparation necessary to put this process on a firm footing, AECL has undertaken a comprehensive plan to review its waste and decommissioning plans. Using the best industry practices and accounting standards, this has led to an update of the forecast value of AECL's nuclear legacy liability, which has increased by $2.4 million on a present value basis.
I am confident that a restructured AECL, under its new management model, will be best positioned to manage its nuclear waste and decommissioning activities in the future.