Mr. Speaker, the reality is that the Prime Minister is reluctant to go to Copenhagen. If the American and Chinese presidents had not announced their attendance, he would not be going.
Why? Because the government refuses to show a modicum of leadership when it comes to the environment.
Why? Because the Prime Minister has chosen the almighty dollar and the oil sands over environmental action.
On the international scene, why must Canadians count on Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and Nova Scotia to take action, but they cannot count on their own federal government?