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The Environment May 16th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, after the environment minister shared the mess that the Liberal government left this country in with regard to the environment, it now understands our position.
Our renewable fuel strategy is the first part of our made in Canada plan and the fulfillment of this government's commitment to put Canadians first. This government is developing a made in Canada plan that will have real results and achievable results on the environment.
The Environment May 16th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, the minister had the opportunity to share in Bonn our commitment to show real action on this issue. With the first part of our made in Canada plan, our renewable fuels strategy will be launched next week in Regina.
The Environment May 16th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, as I said, our international partners are very supportive of our made in Canada plan. The minister had the opportunity to share--
The Environment May 16th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, the minister's meetings in Bonn were very successful. The minister had the opportunity to put Canada's position forward in an honest and forthright manner to ensure our international partners understood that the mess was provided by the former Liberal government.
The international partners are supportive of our commitment to provide a made in Canada plan.
The Environment May 15th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for the excellent question on the environment and for his history of hard work on Fraser Valley airshed issues.
Our government is developing a realistic and effective made in Canada plan to address environmental issues facing all of us. Our initiatives will have clear benefits for Canadians and will invest Canadian money in Canada. We will not be sending billions of dollars overseas for phony credits.
The Environment May 15th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, the environment minister stated that each country differs in its development, emissions, adaptation needs and economies, but we must find ways to effectively tap all of the opportunities that exist.
The minister recognizes the diversities of circumstances and encourages countries to work together to shape the future of climate change.
The Environment May 15th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, in her opening address, the environment minister called on all countries engaged in the dialogue to be innovative about the challenges ahead in addressing climate change.
The minister emphasized that we have an opportunity before us to create an inclusive dialogue that will allow a sharing of information on best practices between the global partners.
The Environment May 15th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, the environment minister and the Prime Minister are committed to realistic solutions, not phony public relations stunts.
Canada is committed to working with all its international partners to develop a more effective global approach for the future. That is why the minister is in Bonn.
To have credibility on the world stage, it is important that we work together to clean up our own backyard first. That is the focus of this government. We want clean air, clean water and clean soil that will benefit Canadians first and also will benefit the global community.
The Environment May 15th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, Canada is honouring our international commitment. Our environment minister is president of the UN Conference of the Parties. The minister is in Bonn right now and is doing a great job.
As this House well knows, greenhouse gas emissions have risen dramatically over the last 13 years and pollution is affecting the health of Canadians. We must develop a realistic and effective approach to clean up the air that Canadians breathe and to reduce greenhouse gases.
Petitions May 12th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present a petition with 56 signatures from parents in Ontario asking for medical treatment for their autistic children. They are also asking that there be the creation of academic chairs at universities in each province to teach treatment for autism.