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Originally Posted by mykalberta
I think the reason she didnt show for the Framework convention was simple, the Cons arent intending on keeping Kyoto commitments in their present form se she likely would have gotten ganged up on there.
As per the Sustainable Development, I thought there was a vote in the house durring that time. I agree she should have been at this one.
The Cons Environment problems stem from the fact that it simply isnt that high on the priority list - their focus in that area is less green house gas reductions more smog provention/health spending.
Rona's problem was she didnt seem to be able to handle the attcks from across the floor.
MYK
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The thing is, the UNFCCC is 10 days long, and the Commission on Sustainable Development is 14 days long, that took place when the House was adjourned for the Summer. In my mind, there is absolutely no reason why she couldn't have at least showed up for even a day.
I recall last year's UNFCCC that was held in Montreal. During the conference, the government lost confidence in the house - I would say that was a pretty important vote, yet Dion, Martin and other notables still played a huge part in that conference. Granted, it's Montreal and relatively close, but the Commission was in New York, which is an hour flight from Ottawa.
I am talking about simple inter-departmental meetings as well, she just wouldn't show up. Often times, cancelling the same day as the meeting. She was a joke, and I am not sure why Harper is even giving her a second chance on the cabinet.