Mr. Speaker, the hon. member has taken this opportunity to bring some very interesting facts to the debate.
I know, from other initiatives we have taken, that it is never a single avenue. There are always ripple effects. I think that is a reason for the whole debate. As much we say that the Kyoto protocol is to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions there will be other areas within which research will be done and there will be other opportunities to deal with other pollution factors in the world.
We can never single-handedly deal with one single issue because they all intertwine with each other. I look at the Kyoto protocol as a starting point from which other great initiatives can be taken.
Again, I am proud that as a country we have decided to ratify this protocol and I look forward to the ratification before the end of the year.