Mr. Speaker, the environment is a very important issue for the government.
We recognize that improved environmental health is not only good for the environment, but for human health.
This year's budget contributes $42 million to allow the government to respond and renew the Canadian Environmental Protection Act by assessing the 23,000 substances now in use in Canada and by regulating those that are found to be toxic. It contributes $12 million to the creation of a new biosphere reserve in Clayoquot Sound. It contributes additional money from the $150 million assessed last year to deal with climate change issues.
Not only is the environment recognized as important, this year—