Mr. Speaker, I wish to speak about the environment. The member's riding happens to be along the Ottawa River.
This is another example of how the federal government is trying to take over issues and authorities of local concern. We have our other friend down there who has Motion No. 104. That is a bill to initially study the Ottawa River. In concert with studying the Ottawa River, the government is already trying to set up conservation authorities, taking the authority that the local municipalities have, creating wetlands where private property is, and furthermore driving people out of the area, because they cannot develop, and they are forced to go into the city.
I do not take climate change as my religion. I believe in science. The member's “99% of scientists” figure is incorrect.