Environment committee  We keep talking about net zero and the building code. I want to emphasize what Mr. Tremblay was describing, which is a tiered approach. To be clear, we're not suggesting that we go from where we are today to net zero in one big leap. The tiered approach in this case might mean th

Environment committee  That, I cannot say.

Environment committee  The code will be published in 2022.

Environment committee  Sure.

Environment committee  I'm happy to. We call it “greening government operations”, so you're quite right. It is one of those important areas where both the federal and provincial governments ought to show some leadership. It's actually part of our pan-Canadian framework and overall strategy to show tha

Environment committee  I sure can, yes, but maybe on high-level terms. The TBS is leading the efforts each department has to execute to meet those specific objectives that have been laid out. We also, to your point about learning from others, took a page from the U.S. DOE's experience, the U.S. Departm

Environment committee  —and some of the recommendations of the department—

Environment committee  —and actually set up a team. In many cases, the departments had no clue as to, first, what the energy use was, let alone GHG emissions or how to get there. We've established in our national energy lab, which I'm responsible for, a team whose sole job is to advise them. A group of

Environment committee  I'm not going to answer that specific question, but I can certainly tell you that northern housing is one of our particular points of focus. They have unique circumstances in which to operate. We're working around R and D but also demonstration projects in the north. Net-zero is

Environment committee  We're looking at the full territory of Canada.

Environment committee  We're developing R and D solutions, demonstration projects that may not get to net-zero, because it would be a heck of a job to do so way up north, where we can do some meaningful energy-efficiency improvements for those communities. Again, simple solutions, quick to assemble, wi

Environment committee  Just two, me and Richard.

Environment committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. In regard to innovation, I mentioned the dual challenge of developing new solutions but also reducing the cost. I'll just give you a sense of the kind of work that is being done, both by our national energy lab, CanmetENERGY, which is focusing on that, an

Environment committee  One is energy, and the other one is GHG.

Environment committee  We have a short presentation that I thought might be of interest to committee members. It gives a sense of the frame and what we're up to. It's entitled “Energy Efficient Buildings”. You should have a copy readily available. I will go through it quickly and would be happy to answ