Yes, Chair, I'll be splitting my time.
Thank you, Mr. Mulroney, for being here.
Prior to your going to Germany, six members went to Berlin to the GLOBE G8+5 legislative forum. Tony Blair was one of the speakers and was very optimistic going into G8. So I was quite anxious and was watching it closely.
I have a quote from him. He said the whole tone of this agreement on climate change would have been unimaginable even a year ago. The Glasgow Herald reported that the British Prime Minister also praised the agreement reached on climate change on Thursday with the G8, acknowledging the need for a global deal for the very first time, with substantial cuts in greenhouse gas emissions at its heart. Chancellor Merkel called it a big success. So I want to thank you for the part you played in that.
I was wondering if you could share with the committee the role Canada played in reaching that consensus. Clearly, Canada, Japan, and the EU were at the GLOBE forum we had before; you could see that taking shape. Our plan is almost identical to Japan's. We all reached the target of a 50% reduction by 2050 at the same time, same point, same place, which is really encouraging. It sets a good example to the world, to the United States.
What role did Canada play in reaching that consensus?