Transport committee  Well first, as was suggested by the representative of the Canadian Construction Association, investing in work on buildings, on infrastructure is a job stimulus type of initiative that we strongly support. Jobs in our sector are high-quality, well-paid jobs, and I think it's a very effective and very intelligent strategy for stimulating the economy.

Transport committee  Good afternoon, Mr. Chair and committee members. Thanks for the opportunity to speak with you today. As you will have been told, commercial and residential buildings account collectively for 18% of greenhouse gas emissions in our country. There are many important ways in which the heating, ventilation and air conditioning and refrigeration industry can and will aid in meeting emission reduction targets.

Natural Resources committee  We have not adopted a formal position. Our members may have positions of their own. I would suggest that they have a variety of positions that they determine themselves. We do not try to impose any kind of view on our members. At the same time, I would suggest that our organization has shown leadership in a variety of ways in addressing the climate change challenge.

Natural Resources committee  That is a description of one type of hybrid system that I mentioned in my presentation. Yes, I think those should be explored. I also think—and I just want to build on something Allan said—that a federally coordinated approach might make sense, but we also need to recognize that the energy mix across provinces varies significantly.

Natural Resources committee  It's “Save on Energy”.

Natural Resources committee  I'll start, because my suggestions are probably simpler.

Natural Resources committee  As far as the alignment between Canada and the U.S. is concerned, I suggest that there has been progress. If there is a concern, it is that, perhaps, where the United States was leading Canada in driving energy efficiency minimum performance standards ever upward, Canada was lagging behind for many years.

Natural Resources committee  Good morning. Mr. Chair, Vice-Chairs and members of the standing committee, thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony here today. My name is Martin Luymes. I am the vice-president of government and stakeholder relations for HRAI Canada, the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada.