Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier for his very relevant question. He cares about the future of the planet, and hybrid transportation matters to him. He has had that kind of car for some time now.
When the government imposes standards or fines or an extra $20,000 tax, will GM or Ford absorb those costs? No, GM, Ford and the rest will make buyers pay.
We are not going to change people's minds by penalizing them. Pulling on a flower will not make it grow any faster. If people want an electric car, they can choose to have one. If it does not meet their needs, they will be able to do something else. If it happens one day, so much the better for them and so much the better for everyone.