Environment committee  We were just criticized for responding to questions like this. We were just told not to respond to questions--

Environment committee  I appreciate the question. It's a very good one. But it requires an expertise in economics, and I'm a physical scientist. We were just criticized--

Environment committee  I agree entirely with Dr. Zwiers.

Environment committee  Thank you. I want to comment on the remark about unproven technologies. From the boardroom here, I'm looking directly at the International Test Centre for Carbon Dioxide Research. This is a world-class research facility where researchers have developed that technology. It's pro

Environment committee  Well, from a purely scientific perspective, the only solution to the anthropogenic global warming is to completely eliminate greenhouse gas emissions. The residence time of carbon dioxide is so long that at some point we have to stop using fossil fuels, but of course that's not f

Environment committee  I can't say, because I'm not an expert in terms of the technology or the economics of the problem, but to me it doesn't seem very aggressive at all.

Environment committee  I can add, Ms. Duncan, that not only does Canada's reputation suffer internationally, but there's a great deal of frustration with the federal government within industry, amongst your constituents. We consult with these groups, and I can cite hundreds of examples of measures bei

Environment committee  Thank you.

Environment committee  I'd like to say that if you think responding to climate change is costly, try the alternative. Try doing nothing and discover what the cost will be like. I'm glad you mentioned the work of Justine Klaver-Kibria. We had her write a chapter for a book on climate change in western

Environment committee  I have nothing to add.

Environment committee  I think this is a rhetorical question, because, no, I haven't seen a plan, but I've seen the science. This assessment was done by scientists but not for the scientific community. It was done for decision-makers. So they have the scientific support for such a plan.

Environment committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and members of the committee, for this opportunity to speak to you. The preamble to Bill C-311 accurately describes climate change as a serious threat to Canada. In fact, it is also a threat to people in environments worldwide; and Canada, with its high

Environment committee  I'd like to add that if it did not result in a delay in the processing of this bill, I would encourage you to do that, because the purpose of scientific assessment, the purpose of the IPCC, is to support decision-making. Also, within weeks you will have available to you the 350

Environment committee  We meet periodically with deputy ministers, ministers, and premiers at their request. I referred to the testimony we provided to the Minister of the Environment in Alberta. In fact, I was part of an international panel that spent two days at a five-star hotel with the minister, p

Environment committee  We can debate hypothetical levels till suppertime or beyond, but I think the important point is that the Government of Canada needs some policy, needs some credibility, because the federal government needs to engage in agreements with the provinces and with other nations. You can