“This bill lets First Nations, provinces, territories, and the federal government work together on shared water while respecting everyone's powers. Does the member agree that this teamwork is a good thing that will help the law last?”

“Madam Speaker, when watersheds are shared, the legislation provides a framework for collaboration that allows first nations, provinces, territories and the federal government to work together while respecting existing jurisdictions. Does my hon. colleague from Abitibi—Témiscamingue see this approach as beneficial and likely to ensure that the law stands the test of time?”

“Towns already struggle to find trained workers to run water and wastewater systems. I want the member to explain how this bill will help train more workers in First Nations communities so they can run their own systems.”

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague has an excellent grasp of the issues we are discussing. I would like him to talk a bit more about workforce development. When it comes to drinking water and waste water in municipalities, they are already struggling to find enough skilled staff to manage these systems. I would like him to talk about how Bill C-37 will help increase the workforce in first nations communities so they can manage their own drinking water and waste water systems.”