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House Hansard - 10

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 3, 2021 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 10 - Dec/3/21
Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson (Minister of Natural Resources, Lib.)
  • Dec/3/21 11:50:18 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, our government has developed an ambitious climate plan. It is one of the world's most detailed and concrete plans. In the transition toward a net-zero future, we must consider all non-emitting technologies, including wind, solar, hydro and yes, nuclear energy. It is certainly an important part of the mix right now in this country, and we have been supporting the development and the assessment of small modular reactors. I had a very good conversation with my counterpart in Ontario, and I did indeed congratulate him on an important step forward in the development of this technology.
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Context: House Hansard - 10 - Dec/3/21
Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson (Minister of Natural Resources, Lib.)
  • Dec/3/21 12:02:29 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, certainly the issue of orphan wells and the environmental liabilities that they represent is a significant issue for all Canadians. As members know, we introduced a program focused primarily on the western provinces during a time of great financial crisis. Typically the issue of the regulation of oil and gas producing companies and the environmental liabilities associated with that are addressed at provincial jurisdiction, but we are always happy to engage in a conversation with our counterparts in provinces and territories when they raise concerns.
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Context: House Hansard - 10 - Dec/3/21
Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson (Minister of Natural Resources, Lib.)
  • Dec/3/21 12:06:32 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, as my hon. colleague knows, Canada has developed a climate plan that is perhaps one of the most detailed and comprehensive in the world. I would invite him to actually read the document. Canada also, I would remind him, has one of the cleanest grids in the world as it exists today. More than 80% of Canada's power comes from non-emitting sources, the vast majority of it from renewables, which is one of the highest levels of renewable production anywhere in the world. However, we certainly understand that more needs to be done. We will be bringing forward an enhanced reduction plan associated with our commitments under the net-zero legislation, and we will be working to ensure there is economic prosperity—
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