Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order under Rule 23(h) and 23(k). I waited until today to present my point of order because I wanted to view unedited Hansard from Monday, February 15th , 2010. During his reply to
the opening address on Monday, February 15th ,
2010, Mr. Bromley said, and I quote from page 30 of the unedited Hansard for that day: “The February 11th response to the JRP report says that
“the NEB should reject recommendation 8-6 from the JRP, which related to the establishment of the greenhouse gas emissions target or a series of targets in connection with the MGP facilities.”
Mr. Bromley went on to say, and I quote from page 31 of unedited Hansard: “Yet when I look at the government’s published response to such issues with respect to the Mackenzie Gas Project, we are recommending that we reject rather than strengthen the recommendation that attempts to ensure management of emissions.”
Mr. Bromley also said, and I quote also from page 31 of the unedited Hansard: “This government has formally rejected a JRP recommendation on greenhouse gas targets and Regular Members have to read about it in a public registry.”
Mr. Speaker, these comments make allegations against the government and apply hidden motives with respect to the Joint Review Panel. In fact, the GNWT has not rejected recommendation 8-6 from the JRP, but rather has called for additional information to be prepared and considered with respect to anticipated greenhouse gas emissions. The information presented to the House by Mr. Bromley is egregiously incorrect and does little more than create confusion amongst the public and disorder in this House. Thank you.