I have Mr. Cullen and then Mr. Bossio.
I have the mandate letter in front of me, and I want to read it because I think it might help in the discussion.
As Minister of Environment and Climate Change, your overarching goal will be to take the lead in implementing the government’s plan for a clean environment and a sustainable economy. Your key priority will be to ensure that our government provides national leadership to reduce emissions, combat climate change and price carbon. I expect you to help restore Canada’s reputation for environmental stewardship.
He then says, “In particular”, and right at the beginning he does talk about the partnership with provinces and territories to develop a plan to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, consistent with our international obligations and our commitment to sustainable economic growth.
What I'm hearing is that there is a direction, and there is work going on within the minister's office that is connecting with the provinces and territories. It may help inform how we could assist, but it is premature right now because these things are just starting up.
Go ahead, Mr. Cullen.