Environment committee  I just have a point of clarification on these. Is it customary that the chair would move...? It seems in effect we're moving some of these amendments even though the mover is not here.

Environment committee  That's okay with regard to the ruling on PV-4, but the one we voted on, PV....

Environment committee  Yes. We voted on that.

Environment committee  It doesn't have to be moved.

Environment committee  Oh, it's deemed moved. Okay.

Environment committee  That is understood. Thank you.

Environment committee  I wonder if my colleague would accept a friendly amendment to say at least two days. I don't think there are going to be a lot of witnesses, truth be told. I think all parties agree, but I hesitate with the cut-off time. If there are more witnesses.... I mean, who are we goin

Environment committee  Mr. Chair, we put in a new clause very similar to Mr. Hyer's amendment. I think it's important because we need a careful impact assessment. That's missing. I think if we're going to do this right, the overall framework has to include an impact assessment. That's what we're trying

Environment committee  All I'd like to add is hear, hear—not for Mr. McKay, but for Mr. Hyer. (Amendment negatived [See Minutes of Proceedings])

Environment committee  I think there's an amendment.

Environment committee  Mr. Chair, this amends clause 19 by adding specifically new language in subclause (2). It talks about encouraging local food production and promoting ecologically sound and sustainable agricultural practices. This is important based on testimony we heard even from the minister

Environment committee  Yes, clause 19, NDP-17.

Environment committee  How are we voting here, Mr. Chair?

Environment committee  Oh, because you ruled it's not an amendment. I get it.

Environment committee  Mr. Chair, you can see in amendment NDP-14 we're trying to amend clause 12. I think this is important because clause 8 establishes this advisory committee. I think that clause 12 needs to be amended to reflect the need to consult with the parks advisory committee that was establi