Mr. Speaker, in budget 2000 the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy was charged with the development of environment and sustainable development indicators which could be used in future budget papers together with key economic indicators. Yesterday the round table released its report and is recommending the development of new indicators to monitor things like fresh water, air quality and greenhouse gas emissions.
Can the Minister of the Environment inform the House if he supports these recommendations and will he raise this issue with his colleagues in cabinet?