Environment committee  Thank you for the question. We are working to rapidly implement the plan, including by moving forward quickly with the new grants and contributions resources that we have and that we're seeking to secure. There are a number of areas where we are acting. First of all, as you kn

Environment committee  The 10 national wildlife areas that have been selected are all in proximity to major urban areas. Some are within 100 kilometres and some are much closer.

Environment committee  As of March 2014, $2.1 billion has been spent on remediation at 1,530 sites and on assessment at 10,272 sites. That is for the federal government as a whole. The government has committed a total of $4.23 billion to clean up federal contaminated sites.

Environment committee  I think it's a very important tool. At the end of the day, partnerships on stewardship are critically important. All the evidence shows that partnerships with landowners, with those who are on the land, who use the land, are critically important. And, of course, these partnership

Environment committee  Thank you for the question. It is correct that Environment Canada in particular is behind in completing the recovery strategies. As you know, when the act entered into force, we began with a bit of a backlog and we've been working since then to catch up. We are making progress i

Environment committee  No. I'm sorry if I'm not being clear. The bulk of these funds are for the grants and contributions programs. Those grants and contribution programs, delivered through such vehicles as the habitat stewardship program, are specifically targeted to support action on species at risk.

Environment committee  I can't comment on what the minister has presented to cabinet, but as you know, under the act in cases where a Governor in Council decision is required, the minister would, by necessity, need to make a presentation.

Environment committee  Well, we have an ongoing assessment program. We identify projects and do an assessment.

Environment committee  I would have to check on that. Climate change, both mitigation and adaptation, is one of four key priorities under our departmental science plan. I'd be happy to verify whether we are specifically addressing the impacts on contaminated sites.

Environment committee  Sure. The science plan focuses our scientific effort in areas that are aligned with federal priorities. The first is contaminants, the scientific work we do to address contaminants, chemicals that could enter the environment. The second is in the area of warnings, both weather an

Environment committee  I can verify that, but the only recent case that comes to mind is the case where we sought an emergency protection order for the sage grouse.

Environment committee  I would have to verify in terms of where we are in terms of COSEWIC recommendations. I'm sorry, I don't have that information today, but if the committee wishes it, I can certainly provide it.

Environment committee  Sorry, what oversight exists?

Environment committee  I'm sorry, I'm not sure I can give you that information now, but I would be happy to take that on notice and reply in writing if you want the specific details of how we go through the assessment process.

Environment committee  Under the federal sustainable development strategy government-wide there's a commitment to reduce GHGs in government operations as a whole by 17% by 2020. We report on that indicator and we are now in the second phase of the implementation of that plan.