This sort of irresponsibility on the international level has in part resulted in our not being on the UN Security Council. The government has made a decision on this, but the reality is that strong environmental provisions and governance do not have to come at an expense to the economy. It's the government's decision to do this, and they won't listen to reason on it. The reality is that climate change today is as great a threat to the Canadian economy and environment as it was five or ten years ago. It hasn't changed. The government has made this decision, which I think has given us a black eye on the international stage.
On June 5th, 2012. See this statement in context.