Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to rise in response to the member's remarks. I would like to thank the member for Courtenay—Alberni for his continued interest in combatting plastic pollution in our waterways and oceans. As a coastal MP, it is important to me as well.
Plastics play an important role in Canadians' lives, but their mismanagement poses a threat to our livelihood and to our ecosystems. Preventing plastic pollution is a pressing global issue that requires action at all levels of government and among industry, as well as the public.
Canada has made oceans health and addressing plastic pollution a priority under its 2018 G7 presidency. I note in particular the oceans protection plan, which includes a $1.5 billion investment to keep our oceans healthy. During the G7 summit in June we launched the oceans plastic charter and the Charlevoix blueprint for healthy oceans, seas and resilient coastal communities. Canada has also committed $100 million to help vulnerable regions improve their waste management practices and combat plastic pollution in oceans.
These international commitments provide a springboard for action in Canada as well. We are working with provincial and territorial governments through the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment to develop a national strategy that responds to the charter and moves toward zero plastic waste in Canada. Our shared goal is to keep all types of plastic in the economy and out of our landfills and the environment. This is an ambitious vision, and it will require action by all of governments, industry, consumers and individuals. We are working with all of these partners to identify innovative ideas to improve the design, use and management of plastic products.
On Earth Day, Environment and Climate Change Canada also launched a public dialogue on plastic waste. We have invited all Canadians to share their views on moving Canada toward a zero plastic waste page on canada.ca.
The federal government is already taking action on marine plastics in particular. We have legislation and regulations in place to prevent pollution and protect habitat. Last year, we were among the first countries to phase out microbeads in toiletries. We invest in waste water infrastructure and research. We support national conservation initiatives, like the great Canadian shoreline cleanup. Also, as I mentioned, we announced the G7's plastic charter and $100 million in a marine mitigation fund.
We are going to continue to advance these national and international discussions in the coming months, starting with the G7 environment and energy ministers meeting in my home province of Nova Scotia this week. Ministers are going to focus on discussions like climate change, oceans and clean energy, including the next steps for advancing the oceans plastic charter.