Madam Chair, we get no answer on liabilities. I have asked very specifically about the liabilities, how they compare and whether he will be tabling that.
Last week Environment Canada released its report on plans and priorities, signed by the minister. I will quote from the report:
Skills: Due to transition alignment challenges, the Department risks being unable to stay current with advances in science and technology. ...knowledge required to support programs and internal services could pose difficulties.
Environment Canada is a science-based department. The above passage suggests the government is doing Environment Canada serious damage.
The minister has previously misled Canadians by saying there would be no compromise of programs. Given the recognition that there is a problem at Environment Canada, what new funds has the environment minister specifically allocated to bring his department up to date with advances in science and technology in order to protect the environment, the health and safety of Canadians and evidence-based decision-making?