Replying to Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault (Liberal)
“Madam Chair, my colleague is painting a rather alarmist picture. Looking at the bill, we see that the designation of regions of national interest will not be as broad as he says. When a new region of national interest is to be established, a study has to be conducted under the Impact Assessment Act. This study will be used to clearly delineate the geographic area and determine what types of projects can be pre-approved. There is a duty to consult with indigenous communities. There are environmental impact assessments. Once the region is identified, pre-approved projects can be rolled out. If new projects that could have an impact on the environment are proposed, they will have to go through an assessment process. I think the existing process shows that we can do two things at once: develop the economy and conitnue to conduct thorough assessments. I would like to ask my colleague whether he read the clause that clearly states that additional projects not addressed in the initial assessment must undergo environmental impact assessments.”
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Madam Speaker, Thanks · 15 wordsI thank my colleague, who represents a riding next to mine, for his well-researched question.ThanksClaims · 71 wordsEnvironmental assessments will have to be done beforehand, but it is up to cabinet to designate a region as being of national interest.The legislation says it may do so based on whatever factors it considers useful or relevant.1A token assessment will be done beforehand, but ultimately, cabinet will act as it sees fit in determining what is in the national interest and what a region of national interest is.Reasoning · 31 wordsWhat is likely to happen is that projects, perhaps situated between our two ridings in our magnificent Chaleur Bay, could move forward with no consideration of the impact on fish habitat.Claims · 18 wordsAs everyone knows, industrial development projects are in the works for Belledune.2Unearned certaintyThere are fishers in my riding, Positioning · 6 wordsand I want to protect them.Positioning
