Mr. Chair, as I have already explained, that is to be determined by the panel on the basis of what the proposed project is, where the proposed project is and which of the three groups I earlier outlined for my colleague is involved.
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Business of Supply May 16th, 2012
Mr. Chair, as I have already explained, that is to be determined by the panel on the basis of what the proposed project is, where the proposed project is and which of the three groups I earlier outlined for my colleague is involved.
Business of Supply May 16th, 2012
Mr. Chair, the guidelines, as they are set out in general terms in the new legislation on the National Energy Board and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission side of the assessment regime will be effectively harmonized, brought into line with processes, procedures and considerations already in place under CEAA.
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Mr. Chair, this is normally decided by the panels in compliance with the circumstances, the location and the scale of the proposed project.
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Mr. Chair, as with panels and comprehensive studies under CEAA in the past, it will be up to the individual panel to determine those who are appropriately in the affected category, whether they are people living in the immediate vicinity of a proposed project, whether they are first nations, or whether they have significant scientific expertise to share with the panel.
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Mr. Chair, the short answer is yes.
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Mr. Chair, the consultation dollars that are a line item, which are specifically allocated, are within the area of aboriginal consultation. In terms of industry consultation and stakeholder consultation, that is a broad spectrum of work that is done by folks within the agency, but it is not identified and need not be identified by any reasonable measure as a line item.
Business of Supply May 16th, 2012
Mr. Chair, it varies from project to project.
I would ask my friend what is the cost of her leader's divisive tactics in trying to turn provinces against provinces over the legitimate and well-regulated resource development of many of our God-given resources?
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Mr. Chair, industry consultations are not a line item. They are part of an ongoing process which involves consultations across the spectrum of stakeholders, of provinces and territories. It is not in itself an identifiable line item.
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Mr. Chair, that figure is not a budget item. It is not a line item. It is a dollar figure which would be found in any number of operations of any number of sub areas of Environment Canada. That is not a reasonable request.
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Mr. Chair, a reasonable response to a reasonable question is certainly in order. The question my friend asked is somewhat off in the weeds and I do not have that number at hand. We can endeavour to find that number.
I would like to continue on a point of clarification. Earlier I said I was willing to appear before the finance committee this week. I believe I still am. There is some concern that there may be an agenda issue, but I am enthusiastically available to appear before both the finance subcommittee as well as the standing committee.