Environment committee  What we're hearing in Washington is exactly what the scientists would like to hear. It's a discussion based on scientific facts. There is no more systematic rejection of the scientific facts. The scientific consensus is recognized by the politicians. The situation is much healthier than it used to be, and things will move extremely fast in the United States.

Environment committee  Actually, you can find several plans in Canada. There is one for each of the provinces. For example, in Quebec we have a plan to reduce emissions and try to mitigate the impacts that will have on society and everything. You can also consult the plans that each of the American states are producing.

Environment committee  Mr. Chairman, committee members, thank you for hearing me on Bill C-311. I would like to raise three points which, I hope, will demonstrate the political and socio-economic importance of the bill, as well as its excellent timing given what is happening in the world today. For the first point, allow me to be somewhat blunt.