Here's the beauty of this act. This act simply says that in some instances the government will have to regulate in connection with targets. And regulation could mean economic instruments; it could mean a cap and trade system, or a price on pollution. I think a lot of us would agree that's probably a sensible proposition. But then the act also says that the environment commissioner--an arm's-length, independent, credible body in our system--will assess the sustainable development strategy--
On April 28th, 2008. See this statement in context.