Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague, the chair of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. I see that the committee is here in full force to talk about Bill S-5.
I have to say one thing. I do not share the committee chair's enthusiasm for the passage of Bill S-5 or the great progress it could bring about.
The Bloc Québécois will vote in favour of the bill, but without much enthusiasm. In our opinion, this bill makes only a small step, not great strides.
The Senate made some worthwhile amendments, but the government and the official opposition did not support them.
I know that my colleague does not share my assessment of the work that has been done. The Bloc Québécois is of the opinion that we missed an opportunity to do a lot more for the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.