Environment committee  As I think has been mentioned by Ms. Wright, it definitely adds a burden to a province that is actually interested in the equivalency situation. It's problematic from that perspective. At the same time, I understand the need for review. One option you may want to think about is this.

Environment committee  I think it depends on the jurisdiction you're taking a look at. I think it's an important role of the federal government to do that review, actually, and that's why I was talking about performance standards earlier. It is reasonable from our perspective that the federal government may want to verify that indeed the intentions are being addressed.

Environment committee  In fact we no longer use chlorine gas for bleaching. Madam Broten did make a reference to this, that we have virtually eliminated dioxins and furans in our effluents. We did this was by significantly shifting the technology within our pulp and paper mills. In addition to eliminating dioxins and furans, we've reduced AOX by more than 90% over that same timeframe.

Environment committee  If I may, we have seen significant improvements in the receiving environment. I'm not really able to go into this in a significant way today, but I'd be more than happy to make a separate submission to the committee on this point, if that's of interest.

Environment committee  This is something we call the miracle of biomass. It sounds a bit facetious, but it really is an opportunity out there for all to reach for and grab. As we've become more energy self-sufficient, the beauty is that we have brought down our greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, we've been able to liberate ourselves from our fossil fuel hunger and find a renewable fuel.

Environment committee  Merci. I will have to proceed in English, so please excuse me. Our analysis, Mr. Chair, has shown that the regulation in Quebec would actually meet the new provisions under Bill C-30. In other words, if you were to look at just the regulatory.... As I mentioned, there are two provisions.

Environment committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Let me begin by expressing our industry's appreciation to be addressing the committee on this important and timely examination you're undertaking with respect to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. By way of introduction, FPAC is the voice of the Canadian wood, pulp, and paper producers, nationally and internationally, in the areas of government, trade, and environment.