The good thing about the targets is that we can reach them as quickly as possible, review how we got there and then look at how we can change the targets.
The forestry sector uses a fair amount of fossil fuels for harvesting. Consumers were eligible for a federal government program that provided $4,000 for the purchase of hybrid vehicles to replace 1,800 litres of gasoline for 10 years. If we had this type of program for the forest industry to purchase new hybrid equipment—which is being developed—and to do research and development on hydrogen and other equipment to reduce carbon emissions and improve the carbon neutrality of the sector, it would be worthwhile.
Projects have been funded for consumers. On the industry side, it would be the right time to do this. It would be fitting to provide the same thing that the mining industry received, which is help with obtaining equipment that produces fewer greenhouse gases. For the forest industry, this would be an asset.