Madam Chair, something that I've learned about this aspect of government, we're a big tenant and a big landlord, and we've got to be paying attention to this. Something that I'm quite happy to pass on, Madam Chair, is a compliment and a credit to this department from some of the engineering and architectural firms in town. At a workshop a few weeks ago, we were talking about this aspect of collaboration and working how we can best look for the next generation of buildings and structures and getting things that work for both the tenant and are economical. I was told, Madam Chair, that Public Works and Services and the engineers and the folks there are, if anything, ahead of the curve in Canada for paying attention to this kind of thing. So that's something that I've heard and I don't mind passing on, but I'd sure like to keep this aspect of how we manage our facilities at the front, and I would ask the government if it has gone so far as to set any targets for energy consumption, energy management, energy reduction? We hear all sorts of talk about the need to conserve, the need to use energy wisely, but what are we doing to set some targets and measure our performance, Madam Chair?
Bill Braden on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 13th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 12th, 2006
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