Mr. Speaker, June 4 to 10 is Environment Week 2000 and today is World Environment Day.
Since 1971 environment week has been celebrated around the world. Each year Canadians are challenged to demonstrate their commitment to creating a cleaner and healthier environment. The theme for this year is community action on clean air and climate change.
In my riding of Kitchener Centre, the city is hosting the 13th annual energy and environment forum. This event brings together experts and community members to discuss how we can best work together to meet our environmental challenges.
Let there be no doubt that the government is committed to improving the environment. The $125 million investment in the green municipal enabling fund and the green municipal investment fund is a clear indication of our support.
These initiatives are being undertaken in partnership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to help address air quality, water quality and the transportation needs of our citizens.
I encourage all members of the House—