Mr. Speaker, we are one of the world's leading energy suppliers, whether it be in oil and gas, in uranium, in hydro or in developing technology for renewable energy.
It is interesting that the member for Western Arctic does not support some of these programs. We are working on programs specifically designed for very remote communities that do not have to burn diesel. We need to look at alternative systems on both solar and wind programs where they would support specific programs, to support the very communities in his constituency that he is speaking against.
We have a vast country with some very remote areas. We are developing systems that can help these people like they have never been helped before. I am quite amazed that the member, who comes from an area such as this, would actually vote against this and not support these types of initiatives.
Canada is an independent country. We have amazingly vast resources but we want to develop them in a sustainable way that will benefit Canadians. We want to ensure that we continue to promote our natural resources, develop our energy as clean energy and yet continue to be a world leader, and that is exactly what we are doing. I would encourage the member to support the motion and not vote against renewable energy, such as wind, and the things that are helping our environment.