Mr. Speaker, it has been interesting to see the Conservatives have a new-found interest in Canada's Constitution. They point out that on occasion the federal government has certain authorities in this respect, but they have not taken care to actually read the entirety of the provision they so routinely cite, which similarly empowers provincial governments to build the infrastructure necessary to operate a pipeline in this country. They similarly ignore section 35 of the Constitution, which guarantees the inherent and treaty rights of indigenous peoples in this country and requires the government to consult with rights holders who may be impacted.
We can build this country if we work together. It is a shame the Conservatives, after many opportunities to govern, have failed to learn that lesson.