Thank you very much. Yes, it is my third time in 11 weeks. I am always happy to be here.
After a decade of inaction under the Conservative government, we knew that we needed to take serious action, that we needed a climate plan that was smart and cost-effective and that meant that we reduced our emissions and grew our economy. That is exactly what we've done. Our climate plan is an across-the-board climate plan. It includes putting a price on pollution. It also includes phasing out coal-fired plants; making historic investments in public transportation, green infrastructure, and clean technologies; and also supporting adaptation.
In terms of putting a price on pollution, as everyone knows, including Conservatives who have spoken in favour of this, it is a cost-effective way to create the incentives for people to reduce their emissions and also to foster the innovation we so greatly need. I hope I have the opportunity to talk in more detail about the amazing clean technology companies—made in Canada companies—that we see from coast to coast. In Alberta, New Brunswick, the Arctic, etc., Canadians are coming up with solutions, and you want that incentive. You want people to choose solutions that will save them money.
That's what pricing on pollution does. It rewards efficiency. It rewards people for making decisions to use technologies that will help save money, to do things like insulate their homes, which we know saves money on their bills. It's just a really smart thing to do. It's also critical for any climate plan. The Conservative leader has said that he intends to meet the Paris Agreement target, and they don't have a plan. We have a serious plan that will meet our target, but will also, even more importantly, tackle emissions here, reduce pollution, and grow our economy.