Mr. Speaker, the federal government has had three positions in the last three weeks. That is why the provinces are upset.
Another reason they are upset is that the federal government has steadfastly refused to articulate its view on what this Kyoto deal will cost. Other people are sharing their views on the cost.
The conference board says that it could cost $780 a year for every man, woman and child. BCNI estimates the Kyoto deal could cost a 2% to 3% reduction in GDP but the government will not say what its cost estimate is.
My question is for the Prime Minister. Exactly what is the federal government's estimate of the cost of its commitments at Kyoto? Does he think that this level of cost is acceptable?