Well, the purpose of the petitions process is to give Canadians a tool to ask questions about programs and policies at the federal level. That may be to look at measurable reductions in pollution or it may go to other matters. I think it's looking at the full gamut of the federal responsibilities on environment and sustainable development and for them to pose questions and to get answers from the minister.
On February 10th, 2009. See this statement in context.