I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 96 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, the committee is meeting to discuss the current state of play on green finance, green investment, transition finance and transparency, standards and taxonomy.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of June 23, 2022. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
I'd like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses and members.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mike, and please mute your mike when you are not speaking.
With regard to interpretation for those on Zoom, there is the choice at the bottom of your screen of floor, English or French. Those in the room can use the earpiece and select the desired channel.
I will remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair. Members in the room, if you wish to speak, please raise your hand. Members on Zoom, please use the “raise hand” function. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can, and we appreciate your patience and understanding in this regard.
I'd like to welcome our witnesses.
With us today, we have, as an individual, the president and chief executive officer of University Pension Plan Ontario, Barbara Zvan.
From Environmental Defence Canada, we have Julie Segal, senior program manager, climate finance.
From Greenpeace Canada, we have with us Keith Stewart, senior energy strategist.
From the Sustainable Finance Action Council, we have the chair, Kathy Bardswick, with us.
Finally, from RealClear Foundation, we have Rupert Darwall, senior fellow.
Welcome to all our witnesses. We are going to start off by allowing you to provide your opening remarks to the members before we move to questions.
We'll start with Ms. Barbara Zvan, please.