Thank you, Madam Chair.
I would like to begin by thanking the witnesses for joining us today so that we can benefit from their expertise and their knowledge.
I think this is the first time the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development has appeared before the committee. So I welcome him and congratulated him on his appointment.
My question is for the commissioner and his team.
In recent years, a huge amount of money has been disbursed to oil companies. One of the things I am thinking of is green support that was probably intended to lead those oil industry businesses toward a transition. However, when we read your report, we see that those changes have probably not taken place, and that the situation in terms of greenhouse gas emissions has not improved.
I actually have two questions for you.
When money is disbursed to oil companies, shouldn't accountability be demanded in return? If accountability and results are lacking, shouldn't funding for the oil sector be completely cut off?