Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague, with whom I serve on the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. I think we have something in common, specifically that we both want to understand the issues and learn more.
My answer to his question is no. Hydro-Québec already complies with North American standards. It feels as though Bill C-8 is another layer on top of existing standards. Hydro-Québec would then be stuck trying to comply two sets of standards and, in extreme cases, it could face penalties from two authorities. This needs to be explored further to see how that scenario could be avoided. We will discuss this in committee.
I do not have the answer, so I will ask the member for Bourassa the following question: Was Quebec consulted? Was Quebec's minister of cybersecurity and digital technology consulted? Were the other provinces asked for their opinions?
In my view, this bill calls for co-operation. When co-operation is required, it is important to take the time to consult those who will be affected.