Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to table two petitions that are in keeping with the bill introduced by my colleague from Skeena—Bulkley Valley on extended producer responsibility.
The first petition calls for the protection of the St. Lawrence River and its ecosystems.
The Canadians who signed this petition are calling on the Government of Canada to commit to protecting at least 10% of marine environments by 2020.
Given that the habitat of the beluga whale and other marine mammals in the St. Lawrence River must be protected from many other threats, the petitioners are also calling for the creation of a large marine protected area in the St. Lawrence Estuary.