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Finance committee Well, we're strong proponents of putting a price on carbon for the very reason you cite, that it is a policy that would target, first of all, the environmental objective of the policy, the reduction of greenhouse gases. It also would have the effect of inducing economic activity
November 3rd, 2011Committee meeting
Alexander Wood
Finance committee I agree with the Cement Association. I think the measure, as you describe it, is an excellent one. The capacity to undertake the kind of technical assessment that would be required for this has really improved over time, so the ability of the Treasury Board to conduct those kinds
November 3rd, 2011Committee meeting
Alexander Wood
Finance committee Thank you. I'll just note that I saw Ms. Glover sticking out her finger, and I thought my presentation was so interesting, she wanted to jump right in with a question. The point I was at, I guess, was to talk about the kinds of recommendations we would make for budget 2012. Th
November 3rd, 2011Committee meeting
Alexander Wood
Finance committee Thank you, Mr. Chair. I wish to thank the committee for its invitation today. I expect a very interesting discussion. For the rest of my presentation, I'll speak English, but I'd be happy to answer questions in French. I welcome the opportunity to present Sustainable Prosper
November 3rd, 2011Committee meeting
Alexander Wood
Finance committee I'll be sitting here.
November 3rd, 2011Committee meeting
Alexander Wood