Thank you, Madam Chair.
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for going through the exercise. We are all working toward the same goal of improving the quality of life and the environment in Canada.
My questions are general in nature.
The federal government is taking responsibility for greenhouse gases (GHGs), and is negotiating its GHG reduction targets internationally. In Canada, it must then negotiate with the provinces and territories, and, on occasion, with the municipalities.
I sense some skepticism from the people around the table. No one has bad intentions or ill will, but there is skepticism about achieving our goals.
Are we using the appropriate resources? Is Canada's governance structure appropriate, and is it realistic to think that it will help us achieve our goals?
My question is for the officials from the Department of the Environment, the Department of Natural Resources, and the NRC.