Environment committee  In June 2017 we announced a leadership fund for the low-carbon economy, and then in December we announced, with six provinces, our plan to partner them in supporting the energy retrofit program. They include Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and New Brunswick. We a

Environment committee  Yes. In order to ensure momentum in federal, provincial, and territorial co-operation, there are extensive government mechanisms currently in place, whether it's with the minister of energy or the minister of environment, in that they meet regularly to talk about whether these ta

Environment committee  If I may, I can talk briefly about the national housing strategy, which is spearheaded by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. They're working with provinces and territories when it comes to building new or retrofitting existing public housing. Energy efficiency standards

Environment committee  I'm Vincent Ngan, the director general of horizontal policy and engagement for the pan-Canadian framework implementation office, with Environment and Climate Change Canada. I have the longest title. Thank you.

Environment committee  I will try to answer, although I am not in the waste management aspect. To give you some statistics, in Canada, methane generated by landfills has increased by almost 6% since 2005, from 970 kilotonnes to 1,027 kilotonnes, primarily due to the growth of population and the genera

Environment committee  Sure. As you know, the low-carbon economy fund is a $2-billion fund, with the majority being dedicated to supporting territories and provinces, putting forward priority programs. Organics diversion is one area that can be supported. In addition to supporting provinces and territo

Environment committee  That's correct.

Environment committee  No, we don't.

Environment committee  I'm happy to answer the question. Under clause 13, on public participation, the advisory body must also undertake consultations with governments of the provinces and territories and with indigenous peoples, and engage any experts who are deemed necessary and appropriate. Therefo

Environment committee  In terms of the public engagement, if it is conducted by the advisory body, they will be including that information on an annual basis. Whether it is appropriate or not to include a timeline will be decided by this committee. From our end, there are normal practices. Once it's do

Environment committee  The question regarding the timeliness of the release of the report goes to how long the consultation would be. It is likely that a consultation would take more than a year. Therefore, the report could be released before the consultation was completed. There is another scenario in

Environment committee  I agree with you.

Environment committee  That is correct. On top of that, we have to be mindful that for every year on top of the progress report, there are three different reports that the government will be issuing in compliance with UNFCCC reporting requirements on an annual basis that would take stock in terms of

Environment committee  If I may, I'll quickly respond to Mr. Albas' point. The progress report is about our progress towards the 2030 target and will talk about how the measures will be projected to achieve the 2030 target. Of course, when data are available, we can talk about interim objectives. Wha

Environment committee  It will be meaningful for 2030.