The primary objective of Bill S-216 is to declare the Chignecto Isthmus Dykeland System and related works as being for the general advantage of Canada. This designation would allow the federal government to take a more active role in the management and maintenance of these critical infrastructures.

The main provisions of the bill include the formal recognition of the national importance of these works and the facilitation of coordination between different levels of government for their management. This could involve increased federal investments and joint planning with provincial and local authorities.

No specific laws are amended by this bill, but it sets a precedent for federal recognition of the strategic importance of certain local infrastructures.

The individuals and entities affected by this bill include provincial and municipal governments, as well as local communities that rely on the protection offered by these dykes against flooding and other environmental risks.