Speech (House debate)

{
    "time": "2012-06-12 15:25:00",
    "attribution": {
        "en": "Mr. Costas Menegakis (Richmond Hill, CPC)",
        "fr": "M. Costas Menegakis (Richmond Hill, PCC)"
    },
    "content": {
        "en": "<p data-HoCid=\"2933444\" data-originallang=\"en\">Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise in support of Bill <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a> and to speak against the opposition amendments to delay this important legislation. I will focus my remarks on proposals for the new Canadian environmental assessment act 2012, which is contained in part 3 of the bill. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933445\" data-originallang=\"en\">Before turning to some of the highlights, I will briefly explain why this legislation is important. The current federal regulatory system for project reviews is a patchwork of laws, regulations and policies that have been put in place over a number of decades. While founded upon the best of intentions, the result is an overly complex set of processes that have been plagued by delays and inconsistencies. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933446\" data-originallang=\"en\">In 2007, our Conservative government took action by creating the major projects management office to provide oversight and to inject some coherence and consistency in project reviews. An additional $30 million per year was also invested in the regulatory system. I am pleased that this funding has been renewed through budget 2012. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933447\" data-originallang=\"en\">Despite this effort, it has become clear that fundamental legislative change is required. It is needed both to address the challenges at hand and to take advantage of Canada's promise and opportunity. This is why Bill <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a> introduces measures to promote responsible resource development. The four pillars of this initiative are straightforward: providing predictable and timely reviews, reducing duplication, strengthening environmental protection and enhancing aboriginal consultations. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933448\" data-originallang=\"en\">The portion of Bill C-38 devoted to the Canadian environmental assessment act 2012 supports each of these pillars. First, Bill C-38 would provide for predictable and timely reviews through reasonable and certain legislated timelines for environmental assessments. This is important for investment decisions and the jobs that result from those decisions. This is important for participants in these reviews and is important for federal-provincial co-operation.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933449\" data-originallang=\"en\">The second pillar of reducing duplication is an obvious objective in a federation like Canada where responsibility for the environment is shared between the levels of government. Bill <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a> would accomplish this through new co-operative mechanisms for environmental assessments. Substitution and equivalency provisions would provide for one project one review. The law ensures that environmental standards are not compromised.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933450\" data-originallang=\"en\">There have been statements questioning this fundamental point. Subclause 34(1) of the new act is clear. It states:</p>\n<blockquote><p data-HoCid=\"2933451\" data-originallang=\"en\"> The Minister may only approve a substitution if he or she is satisfied that </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933452\" data-originallang=\"en\"> (a) the process to be substituted will include a consideration of the factors set out in subsection 19(1); </p>\n</blockquote><p data-HoCid=\"2933453\" data-originallang=\"en\">The factors in section 19 that must be considered are at the heart of a federal environmental assessment. A province would have to commit to meeting this standard before substitution or equivalency can be approved. Clause 34 goes on to ensure that the public is provided an opportunity to participate in a substituted environmental assessment and would have access to documents to enable meaningful participation.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933454\" data-originallang=\"en\">Strengthening environmental protection is the third pillar of responsible resource development. I will speak more to this issue later on, but adding enforcement provisions to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act represents a significant step forward. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933455\" data-originallang=\"en\">Enhancing consultations with aboriginal groups is the fourth pillar. The Government of Canada will continue the practice of integrating aboriginal consultations into the environmental assessment process for major projects. In fact, changes to the environment that affect aboriginal peoples are one of the specific environmental effects identified by the act that must be assessed. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933456\" data-originallang=\"en\">A subcommittee of the Standing Committee on Finance was established to deal with part 3 of Bill <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a>.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933457\" data-originallang=\"en\">A few quotes from the witnesses who appeared before the subcommittee during committee stage further illustrate how the new Canadian environmental assessment act 2012 will support responsible resource development.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933458\" data-originallang=\"en\">Mr. Ward Prystay, of the Canadian Construction Association, stated:</p>\n<blockquote><p data-HoCid=\"2933459\" data-originallang=\"en\"> We believe the changes to CEAA will establish a regulatory framework that assures one project, one assessment. This will minimize duplication of process, improve timelines, and free up federal resources to tackle projects with the potential for greater environmental consequences. </p>\n</blockquote><p data-HoCid=\"2933460\" data-originallang=\"en\">Mr. Terry Toner, of the Canadian Electricity Association, pointed to the efficiencies that would result from this legislation without compromising environmental protection. This is what he had to say:</p>\n<blockquote><p data-HoCid=\"2933461\" data-originallang=\"en\"> The efficiencies realized by the changes in Bill <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a> will in no way diminish the efforts and actions of the Canadian Electricity Association's member companies in protecting the environment throughout project design, construction, and operation. </p>\n</blockquote><p data-HoCid=\"2933462\" data-originallang=\"en\">Mr. Warren Everson, from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, said:</p>\n<blockquote><p data-HoCid=\"2933463\" data-originallang=\"en\"> I think the establishment of timeframes is very critical for all parties. </p>\n</blockquote><p data-HoCid=\"2933464\" data-originallang=\"en\">There has nevertheless been much debate about the impact of Bill <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a> on protection of the environment. I want to devote my remaining time to this, the third pillar of responsible resource development.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933465\" data-originallang=\"en\">The facts are clear. Bill <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a> will strengthen environmental assessment and, in doing so, the federal government's ability to protect the environment.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933466\" data-originallang=\"en\">The <a data-HoCid=\"165138\" href=\"/politicians/peter-kent/\" title=\"Peter Kent\">Minister of the Environment</a> has spoken in the House and elsewhere about the importance of enforcement. I want to expand on what he has already said.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933467\" data-originallang=\"en\">The existing Canadian Environmental Assessment Act does not have enforcement provisions. Environmental groups have long noted this gap. A Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development identified the lack of enforcement provisions as a matter of concern in 2003. This issue was raised again during the statutory review of the act this past year by the standing committee. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933468\" data-originallang=\"en\">The proposals in Bill <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a> address the enforcement gap in three ways. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933469\" data-originallang=\"en\">First, a decision statement will be issued at the end of an environmental assessment. It will contain conditions that are binding on the proponent. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933470\" data-originallang=\"en\">Second, there is authority for federal inspectors to ensure these conditions are being met.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933471\" data-originallang=\"en\">Third, there are financial penalties of $100,000 to $400,000 for violations of the act, such as a failure to fulfill the conditions set out in the decision statement.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933472\" data-originallang=\"en\">The bill also proposes a new tool to address the challenge of addressing cumulative effects. Currently the act is restricted to a single-project focus. This makes it difficult to assess cumulative effects, particularly in a region experiencing significant development through multiple projects and activities. Bill <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a> includes new authority for the <a data-HoCid=\"165138\" href=\"/politicians/peter-kent/\" title=\"Peter Kent\">Minister of the Environment</a> to launch regional environmental assessments in co-operation with another jurisdiction. These studies will provide a better understanding of cumulative effects. This in turn will lead to the development of better mitigation measures.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933473\" data-originallang=\"en\">Mr. Pierre Gratton, of the Mining Association of Canada, supports these regional approaches. He is not alone. He recently said:</p>\n<blockquote><p data-HoCid=\"2933474\" data-originallang=\"en\"> This was a significant recommendation we had made, and I think has been overlooked by many as an important environmental improvement.... I think environmental groups and industry have been calling for this type of measure for many years and it is in this legislation. </p>\n</blockquote><p data-HoCid=\"2933475\" data-originallang=\"en\">There are other ways that Bill <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a> will strengthen environmental protection. For example, by moving from over 40 responsible authorities to just three, the government is focusing resources and creating true centres of expertise for environmental assessment.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933476\" data-originallang=\"en\">To sum up, I want to emphasize that the four pillars of responsible resource development set out complementary objectives. It is possible to deliver timely, high-quality environmental assessments in a manner that avoids duplication. It is possible to make timely permitting decisions. It is possible to consult aboriginal peoples in a meaningful way.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933477\" data-originallang=\"en\">Bill <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a> would provide the tools to make this happen.</p>",
        "fr": "<p data-HoCid=\"2933444\" data-originallang=\"en\">Monsieur le Pr\u00e9sident, c'est avec plaisir que je prends la parole pour appuyer le projet de loi <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a> et m'opposer aux amendements de l'opposition visant \u00e0 retarder l'adoption de cette mesure l\u00e9gislative importante. Mes observations porteront principalement sur la nouvelle Loi canadienne sur l'\u00e9valuation environnementale de 2012, propos\u00e9e dans la troisi\u00e8me partie du projet de loi.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933445\" data-originallang=\"en\">Avant de d\u00e9crire quelques points saillants, j'expliquerai bri\u00e8vement pourquoi cette mesure l\u00e9gislative est importante. Le cadre r\u00e9glementaire f\u00e9d\u00e9ral qui r\u00e9git actuellement les \u00e9valuations de projets est form\u00e9 d'un ensemble de lois, de r\u00e8glements et de politiques, adopt\u00e9s l'un apr\u00e8s l'autre sur une p\u00e9riode de plusieurs dizaines d'ann\u00e9es. L'intention est excellente, mais la combinaison de ces mesures cr\u00e9e une s\u00e9rie de processus extr\u00eamement complexes qui entra\u00eene des d\u00e9lais et des contradictions.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933446\" data-originallang=\"en\">En 2007, le gouvernement conservateur a cr\u00e9\u00e9 le Bureau de gestion des grands projets pour assurer une surveillance et accro\u00eetre la coh\u00e9rence et l'uniformit\u00e9 des \u00e9valuations de projets. Il a aussi fait des investissements suppl\u00e9mentaires de 30 millions de dollars par ann\u00e9e dans le syst\u00e8me r\u00e9glementaire. Je suis heureux que le budget de 2012 renouvelle ce financement.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933447\" data-originallang=\"en\">Malgr\u00e9 ces d\u00e9marches, il est clair qu'il faut apporter des changements fondamentaux au cadre l\u00e9gislatif. Ces changements sont n\u00e9cessaires pour r\u00e9agir aux d\u00e9fis actuels et profiter des occasions qui s'offrent au Canada. C'est pourquoi le projet de loi <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a> contient des mesures qui favorisent une exploitation responsable des ressources. Les quatre piliers de cette initiative sont clairs: rendre le processus plus pr\u00e9visible et opportun; r\u00e9duire les d\u00e9doublements; renforcer la protection environnementale; et consulter davantage les peuples autochtones.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933448\" data-originallang=\"en\">La partie du projet de loi C-38 qui est consacr\u00e9e \u00e0 la Loi canadienne sur l\u2019\u00e9valuation environnementale de 2012 appuie chacun de ces piliers. Tout d'abord, le projet de loi C-38 rendrait les examens plus pr\u00e9visibles et plus rapides gr\u00e2ce aux \u00e9ch\u00e9ances s\u00fbres et raisonnables prescrites pour la tenue des \u00e9valuations environnementales. Voil\u00e0 qui est important pour les d\u00e9cisions en mati\u00e8re d'investissement et les emplois qui en d\u00e9coulent. C'est \u00e9galement important pour les participants \u00e0 ces examens et pour la collaboration f\u00e9d\u00e9rale-provinciale. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933449\" data-originallang=\"en\">Le deuxi\u00e8me pilier, soit la r\u00e9duction du double emploi, est un objectif \u00e9vident dans une f\u00e9d\u00e9ration comme le Canada o\u00f9 l'environnement est une responsabilit\u00e9 partag\u00e9e entre les divers ordres de gouvernement. Le projet de loi <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a> permettrait d'atteindre cet objectif gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 de nouveaux m\u00e9canismes de collaboration concernant les \u00e9valuations environnementales. Les dispositions li\u00e9es \u00e0 la substitution et \u00e0 l'\u00e9quivalence permettraient de mener un seul examen par projet. La loi veille \u00e0 ce que les normes environnementales ne soient pas compromises. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933450\" data-originallang=\"en\">Certains d\u00e9put\u00e9s ont remis en question ce point fondamental. Or, le paragraphe 34(1) de la nouvelle loi est clair. Il dispose ceci: </p>\n<blockquote><p data-HoCid=\"2933451\" data-originallang=\"en\"> Le ministre ne peut autoriser la substitution que s\u2019il est convaincu que, \u00e0 la fois: </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933452\" data-originallang=\"en\"> <em>a</em>) l\u2019\u00e9valuation \u00e0 effectuer portera entre autres sur les \u00e9l\u00e9ments dont la prise en compte est exig\u00e9e en vertu du paragraphe 19(1); </p>\n</blockquote><p data-HoCid=\"2933453\" data-originallang=\"en\">Les \u00e9l\u00e9ments qui doivent \u00eatre pris en consid\u00e9ration en vertu de l'article 19 sont au coeur m\u00eame de toute \u00e9valuation environnementale par le volet f\u00e9d\u00e9ral. Toute province doit s'engager \u00e0 respecter cette norme pour qu'une demande de substitution ou d'\u00e9quivalence soit approuv\u00e9e. L'article 34 du projet de loi pr\u00e9voit \u00e9galement que le public aura la possibilit\u00e9 de participer \u00e0 une \u00e9valuation environnementale, en cas de substitution, et qu'il aura acc\u00e8s aux documents de mani\u00e8re \u00e0 pouvoir participer de mani\u00e8re substantielle. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933454\" data-originallang=\"en\">Renforcer la protection de l'environnement: tel est le troisi\u00e8me pilier de l'exploitation responsable des ressources. J'y reviendrai tout \u00e0 l'heure, mais l'ajout de dispositions d'application \u00e0 la Loi canadienne sur l'\u00e9valuation environnementale repr\u00e9sente un progr\u00e8s important. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933455\" data-originallang=\"en\">Le quatri\u00e8me pilier vise \u00e0 am\u00e9liorer le processus de consultation aupr\u00e8s des groupes autochtones. Le gouvernement du Canada continuera d'int\u00e9grer la consultation des Autochtones au processus d'\u00e9valuation environnementale dans le cadre de projets d'envergure. En fait, les changements environnementaux qui touchent les Autochtones figurent parmi les effets environnementaux pr\u00e9cis qui doivent \u00eatre \u00e9valu\u00e9s aux termes de la loi. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933456\" data-originallang=\"en\">Par ailleurs, un sous-comit\u00e9 du Comit\u00e9 permanent des finances a \u00e9t\u00e9 mis sur pied pour \u00e9tudier la partie 3 du projet de loi <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a>.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933457\" data-originallang=\"en\">Je citerai les propos de quelques t\u00e9moins qui ont comparu devant le sous-comit\u00e9 \u00e0 l'\u00e9tape de l'\u00e9tude en comit\u00e9. Ces propos mettent davantage en \u00e9vidence la mani\u00e8re dont la nouvelle Loi canadienne sur l'\u00e9valuation environnementale de 2012 favorisera le d\u00e9veloppement responsable des ressources.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933458\" data-originallang=\"en\">M. Ward Prystay, de l'Association canadienne de la construction, a affirm\u00e9:</p>\n<blockquote><p data-HoCid=\"2933459\" data-originallang=\"en\"> \u00c0 notre avis, les changements apport\u00e9s \u00e0 la LCEE instaureront un cadre de r\u00e9glementation qui permettra d'assurer la tenue d'une seule \u00e9valuation par projet. Le projet de loi r\u00e9duira au minimum les chevauchements, am\u00e9liorera les \u00e9ch\u00e9anciers et lib\u00e9rera des ressources que le gouvernement f\u00e9d\u00e9ral pourra consacrer \u00e0 des projets pouvant avoir des effets environnementaux plus importants. </p>\n</blockquote><p data-HoCid=\"2933460\" data-originallang=\"en\">M. Terry Toner, de Association canadienne de l'\u00e9lectricit\u00e9, a affirm\u00e9 que cette mesure l\u00e9gislative permettrait de r\u00e9aliser des \u00e9conomies sans compromettre la protection environnementale. Voici ce qu'il a dit:</p>\n<blockquote><p data-HoCid=\"2933461\" data-originallang=\"en\"> Les \u00e9conomies que vont permettre de r\u00e9aliser les changements apport\u00e9s par le projet de loi <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a> ne vont en rien diminuer les efforts et les activit\u00e9s men\u00e9es par les membres de l\u2019Association canadienne d\u2019\u00e9lectricit\u00e9 pour prot\u00e9ger l\u2019environnement lors de la conception, de la construction et du fonctionnement d\u2019un projet. </p>\n</blockquote><p data-HoCid=\"2933462\" data-originallang=\"en\">M. Warren Everson, de la Chambre de commerce du Canada, a affirm\u00e9:</p>\n<blockquote><p data-HoCid=\"2933463\" data-originallang=\"en\"> Il est, dans l\u2019int\u00e9r\u00eat de toutes les parties, essentiel de fixer des d\u00e9lais plus pr\u00e9cis. </p>\n</blockquote><p data-HoCid=\"2933464\" data-originallang=\"en\">Il y a n\u00e9anmoins eu bien des d\u00e9bats sur les r\u00e9percussions du projet de loi <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a> sur la protection de l'environnement. Je veux consacrer le reste de mon temps au renforcement de la protection de l'environnement, qui est le troisi\u00e8me pilier du d\u00e9veloppement responsable des ressources.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933465\" data-originallang=\"en\">Les faits sont clairs. Le projet de loi <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a> renforcera les \u00e9valuations environnementales et, par cons\u00e9quent, la capacit\u00e9 du gouvernement f\u00e9d\u00e9ral \u00e0 prot\u00e9ger l'environnement.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933466\" data-originallang=\"en\">Le <a data-HoCid=\"165138\" href=\"/politicians/peter-kent/\" title=\"Peter Kent\">ministre de l'Environnement</a> a d\u00e9j\u00e0 parl\u00e9 \u00e0 la Chambre et ailleurs de l'importance de l'application de la loi. J'aimerais rench\u00e9rir sur ce qu'il a dit.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933467\" data-originallang=\"en\">Dans sa forme actuelle, la Loi canadienne sur l'\u00e9valuation environnementale ne renferme pas de dispositions d'application. Les groupes environnementaux ont constat\u00e9 cette lacune depuis longtemps. En 2003, le Comit\u00e9 permanent de l'environnement et du d\u00e9veloppement durable a signal\u00e9 que l'absence de dispositions d'application \u00e9tait une source de pr\u00e9occupations. Le comit\u00e9 permanent a de nouveau soulev\u00e9 cette question lors de l'examen l\u00e9gislatif de la loi r\u00e9alis\u00e9 l'an dernier.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933468\" data-originallang=\"en\">Les propositions figurant dans le projet de loi <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a> visent \u00e0 combler cette lacune de trois fa\u00e7ons.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933469\" data-originallang=\"en\">Premi\u00e8rement, une d\u00e9claration sera publi\u00e9e \u00e0 la fin d'une \u00e9valuation environnementale. Elle contiendra les conditions que sera tenu de respecter le promoteur du projet.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933470\" data-originallang=\"en\">Deuxi\u00e8mement, les inspecteurs f\u00e9d\u00e9raux seront habilit\u00e9s \u00e0 veiller \u00e0 ce que ces conditions soient respect\u00e9es.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933471\" data-originallang=\"en\">Troisi\u00e8mement, des amendes de 100 000 $ \u00e0 400 000 $ sont pr\u00e9vues en cas de violation de la loi, comme le non-respect des conditions \u00e9nonc\u00e9es dans la d\u00e9claration.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933472\" data-originallang=\"en\">Le projet de loi propose aussi un nouvel outil pour relever le d\u00e9fi que repr\u00e9sente la gestion des effets cumulatifs. \u00c0 l'heure actuelle, la loi ne met l'accent que sur un projet \u00e0 la fois. Il est donc difficile d'\u00e9valuer les effets cumulatifs, en particulier dans une r\u00e9gion o\u00f9 le d\u00e9veloppement est intense en raison de la multiplication des projets et des activit\u00e9s. Le projet de loi <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a> pr\u00e9voit de nouveaux pouvoirs qui permettront au <a data-HoCid=\"165138\" href=\"/politicians/peter-kent/\" title=\"Peter Kent\">ministre de l'Environnement</a> d'ordonner la r\u00e9alisation d'\u00e9valuations environnementales r\u00e9gionales, en collaboration avec une autre administration. Ces \u00e9tudes nous permettront de mieux comprendre les effets cumulatifs, ce qui favorisera l'\u00e9laboration de mesures d'att\u00e9nuation plus efficaces.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933473\" data-originallang=\"en\">M. Pierre Gratton, de l'Association mini\u00e8re du Canada, appuie cette approche r\u00e9gionale. Il n'est pas seul. Voici ce qu'il a d\u00e9clar\u00e9 r\u00e9cemment:</p>\n<blockquote><p data-HoCid=\"2933474\" data-originallang=\"en\"> C\u2019\u00e9tait une recommandation que nous avions faite et que beaucoup avaient n\u00e9glig\u00e9e \u00e0 titre d\u2019am\u00e9lioration importante [...] Je pense que les groupes environnementaux et l\u2019industrie demandent ce type de mesure depuis des ann\u00e9es et c\u2019est cette mesure que leur offre la loi. </p>\n</blockquote><p data-HoCid=\"2933475\" data-originallang=\"en\">Le projet de loi <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a> pr\u00e9voit d'autres mesures qui permettront de resserrer la protection environnementale. Par exemple, en faisant passer de plus de 40 \u00e0 seulement trois le nombre d'autorit\u00e9s responsables, le gouvernement recentrera les ressources et cr\u00e9era de v\u00e9ritables centres d'expertise en mati\u00e8re d'\u00e9valuation environnementale.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933476\" data-originallang=\"en\">En r\u00e9sum\u00e9, je tiens \u00e0 rappeler que les quatre piliers de l'exploitation responsable des ressources fixent des objectifs compl\u00e9mentaires. Il est possible de proc\u00e9der rapidement \u00e0 des \u00e9valuations environnementales de qualit\u00e9 sans faire double emploi. Il est possible de prendre rapidement des d\u00e9cisions sur la d\u00e9livrance des permis. Il est possible de consulter concr\u00e8tement les peuples autochtones.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"2933477\" data-originallang=\"en\">Le projet de loi <a data-HoCid=\"5514128\" href=\"/bills/41-1/C-38/\" title=\"An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures\">C-38</a> nous donnera les outils n\u00e9cessaires pour ce faire.</p>"
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