Mr. Speaker, the hon. member I think misunderstands the legal process that is followed here.
First of all, the parties have to arrive at a consensus in Kyoto about the commitments to which they are prepared to make legal obligations. Then there is the signature process. Then there is a ratification process. Then there is a coming into force process.
So what the Minister of the Environment has said and what I have said are completely consistent. The hon. gentleman just does not understand the process.