Mr. Speaker, we are in the midst of a crisis the likes of which Canada has rarely seen in the past 50 years.
Leadership means having a clear vision and moving swiftly to implement measures that will protect Canadians.
The bill lays out the role of the minister who is responsible for making decisions and who is also responsible for consulting with provincial counterparts, indigenous communities and other ministers before drawing up a list of criteria. Respect for all existing legislation passed by the House is baked into the bill.