Environment committee  We can use websites, for example. If there could be a place within the government dealing with environmental practices that we can develop and on urban sites, already that would be a great start. When we want to carry out a project, everyone has ideas. We could consult the govern

Environment committee  We were talking about agricultural environments. In Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, a lot of land borders the St. Lawrence River. There is a lot of overflow when there is rain in the spring and fall. Some systems have been tested, such as in the ditches. Work can be cascaded to leave t

Environment committee  Yes, if we carry out a project, it is very important to have people participate, because the project will belong to them afterwards and we will not have any trouble maintaining the locations. I'll give you an example. Before, children would throw paper all over the schoolyard. N

Environment committee  It basically takes a lot less time. For the next school that I'll build next summer, we started in September. A year is enough time because we have put the methodology and procedure in place and it is working well.

Environment committee  Yes, for example, or even someone who could give us some direction, quite simply. Suppose someone wants to create an environmental project in an urban centre, like a school playground. Could we contact someone somewhere and ask to be directed to the right place, because a number

Environment committee  Having architects would be good. In the schoolyards, it's very specific. There are a number of standards to comply with. We have to find experts in schoolyards who work with the green aspect. We would very much appreciate having references for that.

Environment committee  The greenhouse has been built.

Environment committee  That's the key to success if the federal government helps us promote the environment with young people in schools and to hold workshops in schools. Children who are eight, nine and ten years of age don't read the newspaper. But if we help them by going to their schools and creati

Environment committee  Yes, we met with a scientist. Because, to get grants for fighting heat islands, we had to take the temperature outside and do some calculations. We were asked how many percentage points the temperature would be reduced if we carried out the project. So, for someone who is not a s

Environment committee  Yes.

Environment committee  Given my experience, it's true that it was difficult to set the project in motion at some point. Earlier, you asked whether the community was involved. It's a matter of selling the project and finding people. We had the support of the city of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield in terms of

Environment committee  To such a well-put question, I would say, of course, give me money. That would help, but we need more than that. What could help us is having access to people who can answer our questions. People like you and me create such projects, but we don't have all the required expertise,

Environment committee  Thank you, Mr. Lunney.

Environment committee  I began the project about four years ago. The most difficult part was finding partners. In fact, if we had paid for the project, it would have cost nearly half a million dollars. However, I only had $30,000 at my disposal. The first step consisted in determining whether people a

Environment committee  Good afternoon, everyone. I'm very happy to be here today to talk about an environmental project. This project was carried out in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. It has to do with schoolyards. We wanted to enhance urban areas. So we chose a schoolyard and decided to improve it. The sc