When putting forward a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions like the one announced a few weeks ago, they have to make sure that the money is going to be invested in the right place. The government announced a $900 million investment, of which $400 million will go to Natural Resources Canada and $500 million will go to the Canada Infrastructure Bank to install charging or supply infrastructure for battery- or hydrogen-powered electric vehicles. They need to ensure that the funds are invested in the right place, in the right environments.
At the moment, we face challenges with respect to charging and refuelling in downtown areas. We're finding that the highway systems are being well supplied, better and better supplied. Of course, some regions, like British Columbia and Quebec, are ahead of other provinces. That's why we talk regularly with elected officials and federal public servants to make sure the funds are going to be invested in the right place and in the most efficient way. We don't want to waste money.
However, I want to go back to what I said earlier. One thing is for sure: if we want to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, our air pollution, and find a way to make a just energy transition, we have to do it efficiently. Thinking that we can always produce more energy and make bigger vehicles is a bit counterintuitive to the need for efficiency.
That's something I really want to see emphasized.