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RedHot25 · 10-10-2006, 01:05 PM

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew...hub=TopStories

"Our government is going to replace talk with action on air pollutants and greenhouse gases," he said, flanked by Environment Minister Rona Ambrose, Natural Resources Minister Gary Lunn and Transport Minister Lawrence Cannon.
The act would achieve the following things:

Move industry from voluntary compliance to strict enforcement;
Replace the current ad hoc, patchwork system with clear, consistent, and comprehensive national standards; and
Institute a holistic approach that doesn't treat the related issues of pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions in isolation.

Canadians are becoming increasingly concerned about air quality and its effect on their health, Harper said, pointing out smog in particular.

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One reporter asked him why the plan appeared to be spending 10 times more on smog reductions than greenhouse gas reductions and why there were no timelines.
Harper said his announcement was only part of the plan, and that further initiatives will be made public later.

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CP reports the "new" agenda will draw substantially on initiatives and ideas set out by the previous Liberal government.

10-10-2006, 01:05 PM	#1
RedHot25 Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Probably stuck driving someone somewhere Exp:	Green Tories? Harper Rolls Out Environmental Policy http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew...hub=TopStories "Our government is going to replace talk with action on air pollutants and greenhouse gases," he said, flanked by Environment Minister Rona Ambrose, Natural Resources Minister Gary Lunn and Transport Minister Lawrence Cannon. The act would achieve the following things: Move industry from voluntary compliance to strict enforcement; Replace the current ad hoc, patchwork system with clear, consistent, and comprehensive national standards; and Institute a holistic approach that doesn't treat the related issues of pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions in isolation. Canadians are becoming increasingly concerned about air quality and its effect on their health, Harper said, pointing out smog in particular. ... One reporter asked him why the plan appeared to be spending 10 times more on smog reductions than greenhouse gas reductions and why there were no timelines. Harper said his announcement was only part of the plan, and that further initiatives will be made public later. .... CP reports the "new" agenda will draw substantially on initiatives and ideas set out by the previous Liberal government.