Environment committee  Many provinces oppose many things we're trying to do on the environment, which is not a reason that we shouldn't be doing them. Many provinces opposed impact assessments. They opposed the idea that we should look at climate change when looking at the impacts of projects. I

Environment committee  This is what we've seen from your government time and time again. You might believe in climate change, but you're not willing to take the action required. This government has continued to invest billions of dollars in carbon capture and storage, which maybe would be fine

Environment committee  I disagree with the characterization of your question again. We've done more—and you've heard that from many environmental leaders in this country, who've recognized publicly that we've done more—than any other government to fight climate change—

Environment committee  Someone who used to advise your party, as well as other NDP parties in this country, has said in a public interview that.... When asked what people would remember of our government, he said that it's the first government to ever take climate change seriously in the history

Environment committee   because of climate change. Last night, hundreds of youth from across Canada joined us for a town hall on a youth climate corps. We had MPs from across party lines—Ms. May and Mr. van Koeverden were in attendance—and there is a real appetite from young people for this kind

Environment committee   of Environment and Climate Change, and it's directly related to the Chalk River disposal facility. Mr. Minister, are you going to intervene so that at least a regional environmental impact assessment is done for this project, which I feel I should qualify as senseless?

Environment committee   20% of that to nature-based solutions. We know that in the fight against climate change, our biggest and strongest ally is nature. When we protect a wetland that will filter our water, it will do so at roughly a sixth of the cost of building a plant to do it. Once you've

Environment committee  As you know very well, Mr. Deltell, the fight against climate change requires an international effort. There is no answer or solution to climate change if we do not work together, all of us, at the international level. Roughly speaking, the G20 countries account for about 80

Environment committee  I profoundly disagree with your characterization of Canada's international effort in the fight against climate change.

Environment committee   greenhouse gas emissions by billions of tonnes. Before 2015, we were heading towards a world where temperatures were going to rise by 4 degrees Celsius, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the IPCC. Now, thanks to the Paris Agreement and its implementation, we're

Environment committee  Let's talk about this joint effort. You were at COP28 in Dubai, where Canada's real record was presented. After almost nine years of Liberal government, Canada is now ranked 62nd out of 67 countries in terms of effectiveness in fighting climate change. Are you proud

Environment committee  I'm very proud to be Canada's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, as you know very well, Mr. Deltell. I make a sustained effort every day to carry out this role. You know very well that when we came to power in 2015, the forecast showed that Canada was going to miss its

Environment committee  ) for my portfolio, which includes Environment and Climate Change Canada, Parks Canada and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada. I will provide you with an overview, after which my officials and I will be happy to answer your questions. Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge

Environment committee  Yes, rather than asking them questions, since we're done with the witnesses, I was wondering if maybe we could unanimously support the motion to bring the Minister of Environment and Climate Change to appear—

Environment committee  Thanks so much. You've outlined how, when it comes to climate change and water management, the status quo is not working, and you've said that we need this kind of change. The B.C. provincial government has noted commitments to working directly in partnership with first