Madam Speaker, I thank my esteemed colleague, the parliamentary secretary. I would like to add a few words about the environmental impact of this project. The planned project site is located on wetlands that are really important for biodiversity. What is more, the region's forests have already been subject to clear-cut logging.
Environmentalists in this region of Quebec are strongly opposed to this project. However, with an environmental assessment, the impact could be mitigated. That is the purpose of an environmental assessment: to alter plans and protect the environment. It is not just to stop projects.