I'd also like to say that the need to improve the state of the planet and the environment are questions which fall under provincial rather than federal jurisdiction.
I personally would not want us spending too much time on these issues, because that will not enable us, at the federal level, to develop a national energy policy, far from it. I would like us to cut back on these discussions. I think nuclear energy however would be interesting to discuss, because that is an area we could potentially make recommendations in. Also, I think it would be interesting to meet with some people, specifically Canadian manufacturers and exporters. These people hold very specific opinions on climate change and sustainable development. We've had one example from the mines and oil sands industry representatives. Between 1990 and 2003 there was a 103 per cent increase in greenhouse gas emissions. These people may be in a position to inform us a great deal about the actual potential of technology and innovation.
Moreover, we could also consider hearing from the international Institute for sustainable development, because our committee will not be here to meet with Ms. Gendron, as planned, on November 30th. So, perhaps we could invite somebody else, I wouldn't really count on the committee sitting until December 12, 13 or 14.