Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Friday, March 9, 2007, I will move the following motion: now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for the Sahtu, that this Legislative Assembly strongly recommends the government, in all its decisions and actions as a participant on environmental regulatory bodies, advocate for:
- • the precautionary principle;
- • the polluter pay principle; and
- • the completion and implementation of comprehensive watershed management and land use plans as soon as possible in order to safeguard water sources and maintain ecosystem integrity across the basin;
and furthermore that this Legislative Assembly strongly recommends the government:
- • set targets to reduce its own greenhouse gas emissions;
- • develop incentives to encourage residents to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions;
- • encourage all other sectors to develop their own emission management plans and targets; and
- • work with the Government of Canada to develop means of encouraging the resource development industry to minimize its greenhouse gas emissions;
and furthermore that this Legislative Assembly strongly recommends the government develop a comprehensive plan to raise awareness and address the expected impacts of climate change on the land and water, wildlife, public safety, transportation, and public infrastructure.
Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time, I will be seeking unanimous consent to deal with this motion today.