Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the eighth report of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development entitled "Keeping a Promise: Towards a Sustainable Budget".
The report examines the subject of fiscal disincentives to sound environmental practice.
The committee, in addition to being provided with information of a general nature on the tax grant and subsidy system currently in place including the progress to date of the base line data collection process, focused on four sectors: agriculture, mining, energy, and transportation. Based on the evidence, there are compelling reasons for launching a base line study as was promised in "Creating Opportunity" for the economic, social and environmental benefit of all Canadians.
I would like to thank the witnesses and the members.