Thank you, Mr. Chair.
If we look at the framing on page 2, we see that it starts as follows:
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(3) The framework must include measures that promote economic sustainability and growth and employment in the Prairie provinces by
Then we'll skip down to paragraph 3(3)(f), the subject of this amendment. If the proposed amendment is added to the paragraph, it would then say, “preparing infrastructure projects, including large water projects, that facilitate adaptation to climate change and mitigation of its adverse effects.”
This is really in direct response to, for example, the testimony from the Canadian Cattle Association:
I can say that the eastern part of the Prairies was impacted by pretty significant flooding this year as well. We're just seeing major shifts one way or the other. Critically, we need systems that make us all more resilient. To the degree that this bill would help with that, we're definitely supportive.
There's a similar quote from the Alberta Irrigation Districts Association that I could offer, if asked.