Yes. Let's be clear, Mr. Bigras. Of course, adaptation is only one aspect of the action plan. There is no doubt that there must also be an action plan to reduce emissions. As I underscored in my presentation, the plan must set short-, medium- and long-term objectives. I completely agree with Mr. Bramley in that regard.
What I deeply regret, however, is that seven or eight years ago, the former Liberal government presented a plan which did not make sense and which did not focus enough on consumption. As you know, consumers contribute significantly to greenhouse gases and to the Canadian economy.
Instead of tightly regulating Kyoto deadlines, I would have preferred that this committee focus on a practical plan of action dealing with regulations. Several witnesses said today that initiatives to encourage new types of technology are absolutely essential. And I would say that adaptation is part of that plan.
You may be right, Mr. Bigras, when you say that my brief perhaps focuses more on adaptation. However, we cannot forget that it is important to have a practical plan which calls upon all Canadians, including industries which produce emissions, and consumers, who are often forgotten in this debate.