Evidence of meeting #71 for Environment and Sustainable Development in the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was manitoba.
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10:40 a.m.
Professor of Biological Diversity, Department of Biological Sciences, Simon Fraser University, As an Individual
Regarding science?
10:40 a.m.
NDP
10:40 a.m.
Professor of Biological Diversity, Department of Biological Sciences, Simon Fraser University, As an Individual
I would make a two-part recommendation specifically regarding environmental legislation, such as what we are considering here: first that the scientific information that is used be clearly separated from the policy that flows from it, so that citizens can see how the science is being used. One shouldn't mix science and policy. I think COSEWIC's recommendation and subsequent listing is a good example of that demarcation.
The second part of my recommendation would be that the government recognize that decisions should be evidence-based.
10:45 a.m.
NDP
François Choquette NDP Drummond, QC
Thank you very much, Dr. Mooers.
I think I only have about 30 seconds left. I would not have enough time to ask more questions. But I would like to thank you once again for your involvement. Everything you are doing for habitat protection, each in your own way, is important.
10:45 a.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Harold Albrecht
Thank you, Mr. Choquette.
I want to echo the words of our committee members and thank each of our witnesses for being here, especially those who are in a different time zone and had to get up early to be part of this hearing today.
At this point, I would like to adjourn the meeting.