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The Environment June 3rd, 2014
Mr. Speaker, again, we took action on this file two years ago. In the first 21 years Canada's coal regulations are expected to result in a cumulative reduction in emissions equivalent to removing 2.6 million personal vehicles from the roads each year. We are also the first major coal user to ban the construction of traditional coal-fired electricity generation units.
I am very proud of our investments and I am proud to be part of a government that is getting real results for Canadians.
The Environment June 3rd, 2014
Mr. Speaker, again, for many people in Canada who are not aware, Canada represents less than 2% of the global greenhouse gas emissions, while the United States produces almost 20%. Coal-fired energy generation in the United States produces twice the greenhouse gas emissions that Canada does.
We also have one of the cleanest electricity systems in the world, with 77% of our electricity supply—
The Environment June 3rd, 2014
Mr. Speaker, again, where were those members two years ago when we announced the greenhouse gas emissions for this sector?
We welcome the move from the United States to address this issue. We took action in this sector two years ago, which means that our regulations will come into effect sooner than those of the United States. We also estimate that we will achieve a 46% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in this sector by 2030, compared to 30% in the United States.
We also have one of the cleanest energy systems in the world, with 77% of our electricity supply emitting no greenhouse gases.
The Environment June 3rd, 2014
Mr. Speaker, in the first 21 years, Canada's coal regulations are expected to result in a cumulative reduction in emissions equivalent to removing 2.6 million personal vehicles from the roads a year. We are also the first major coal user to ban the construction of traditional coal-fired electricity generation units.
I am proud to be part of a government that is getting action for Canadians and producing real results for Canada.
The Environment June 3rd, 2014
Mr. Speaker, it was Michael Ignatieff who said that the Liberals did not get it done.
Our priority is to protect the environment while keeping our economy strong. We have made significant investments to begin Canada's transition to the clean energy economy and advance our climate change objectives. We have recently announced and launched the national conservation plan, which promotes our government's strong legacy of conservation work and includes new investments to secure ecologically sensitive land and conserve marine and coastal areas. I am proud of a government that is getting results.
The Environment June 3rd, 2014
Mr. Speaker, as stated in the House two years ago, in the absence of that leader, we have reduced the greenhouse gas emissions. We are acting on this and we welcome the United States moving on the greenhouse gas regulations related to this sector.
Again, I think many people forget that Canada produces less than 2% of the global greenhouse gas emissions. The coal-fired energy sector in the United States produces—
The Environment June 3rd, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I think many people forget that Canada represents less than 2% of the global greenhouse gas emissions, while the United States produces almost 20%. Coal-fired energy generation in the United States produces twice the greenhouse gas emissions that all the emissions produced in Canada do.
We are pleased that the United States is following in Canada's footsteps, and we will continue to build on our record and work with the United States to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions internationally.
The Environment June 3rd, 2014
Mr. Speaker, as stated yesterday in the House, we took action two years ago. We welcome the Obama administration's move towards this. I look forward to reviewing further details of this action plan.
Again, we took action on this two years ago, which means that our regulations will come into effect sooner than the United States'. We also estimate that we will achieve a 46% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in this sector by 2030, compared to 30% in the United States.
Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act June 2nd, 2014
Get out. What about matrimonial rights of aboriginal women? That's bullshit.
The Environment June 2nd, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I think many people forget that Canada represents less than 2% of the global emissions, while the United States produces almost 20%. The coal-fired energy generators in the United States produce twice the greenhouse gas emissions as all of the emissions produced in Canada.
We are pleased the United States is following Canada's footsteps, and we will continue to build on our record and work with the United States to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions internationally.