Mr. Speaker, on September 22 and 23, I participated in two meetings of the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development round table on sustainable development for the Minister of the Environment. Also attending the meetings were ministers from around the globe, as well as innovative thinkers from world-class institutions and the private sector.
During the meeting on renewable energy, it was clear that there was no silver bullet to ensure that renewable energy technologies are deployed in the marketplace, but we all agreed that the right financial incentives need to be in place. Canada is poised to play a global leadership role in renewable energy technologies.
During the meeting on sustainable mobility, we also discussed the important role for financial incentives and the challenges we face within urban communities.
These meetings only reaffirm the important role that Canada plays and will play as a global leader in renewable energy technologies and sustainable communities.