Yes, Madam Chair. That figure was the result of an analysis which represented a certain value at a point in time. However, that market is exceptionally volatile and rises and falls on the whims of the market.
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Business of Supply May 15th, 2012
Yes, Madam Chair. That figure was the result of an analysis which represented a certain value at a point in time. However, that market is exceptionally volatile and rises and falls on the whims of the market.
Business of Supply May 15th, 2012
Madam Chair, my colleague should know that because of the extremely volatile nature of the international carbon market, that price is not fixed in time. It is a price which relates to a particular moment when the market was at that value.
I can assure the member that this government, by not embracing the Kyoto protocol, probably the biggest mistake the third party made during its term in government, did save Canadian taxpayers billions of dollars in funds sent offshore.
Business of Supply May 15th, 2012
Madam Chair, we have consulted widely with our provincial and territorial counterparts. We have consulted with industry and a variety of public policy boards. I have consulted with first nations.
Business of Supply May 15th, 2012
Madam Chair, to clarify for my colleague, while members of the opposition were not the members of the Canadian delegation, we did assist two members of the opposition, who decided to attend, to get their accreditation. One of them, in fact, my colleague's counterpart who attended on her behalf, made her application very late in the game. Our delegation enabled her last minute accreditation.
Business of Supply May 15th, 2012
Madam Chair, I have abundant resources at my fingertips, but many attending delegations are still in the same situation that we in Canada face.
There are last minute determinations of exactly what panels will be necessary to attend. The size of our delegation could vary by as much as 50%.
Business of Supply May 15th, 2012
Madam Chair, I thought I was quite clear about that. That will be determined as we determine the shape of the delegation and the timing of the attendance in Rio. I will be glad to share those figures with my colleague and with the official opposition in the fullness of time.
Business of Supply May 15th, 2012
Madam Chair, I can tell my hon. colleague that those numbers and that representation is still under consideration.
Business of Supply May 15th, 2012
Madam Chair, it is premature to set a precise figure on the budget as we are still deciding on the numbers involved and the eventual size of the federal delegation.
The provinces and territories and industry will pay their own expenses. In the fullness of time, I will be glad to share that number with my colleague.
Business of Supply May 15th, 2012
Madam Chair, as I did at the United Nations framework convention on climate change in Durban, we will assist in the accreditation of opposition members, but they will not be an official part of the Canadian delegation.
Business of Supply May 15th, 2012
Madam Chair, the answer is simple and it is short, no.