Mr. Speaker, today being Earth Day, it is important I take this opportunity to mention that our government will continue to protect our environment. Through budget 2021, we have billions of dollars in investments for a cleaner future. We have great examples in our budget that will ensure we protect our environment, our lands and our oceans.
There are many different investments, such as an additional investment of $15 billion toward Canada's strengthening climate plan; $15 billion in public transit across the country; over $5 billion over the next seven years to the net zero accelerator; $1 billion to help draw private sector investments from clean tech projects; and an investment tax credit to help Canada's carbon capture program increase its capacity to reduce emissions by 15 megatonnes of CO2 annually.
We will do whatever it takes to continue to protect our environment and to ensure that we keep Canada as clean and—