Diverses organisations au pays semblent mal comprendre les changements proposés dans ce projet de loi. Selon elles, ceux-ci favoriseront l'exploitation des ressources au détriment de l'environnement et permettront au Canada de se soustraire à ses obligations environnementales en vertu d'accords internationaux, dont l'ALENA.
We've also heard what I think are some misperceptions from various organizations across the country that the changes in this legislation will actually weaken the protection of the environment in favour of resource development, and that it would have Canada in violation of its environmental obligations under international agreements, including NAFTA.