The big paper companies in the forest industry have made considerable efforts to cut their greenhouse gas emissions. They are often cited as an example of a major sector that has made real efforts, even though it is agreed that much remains to be done. You are often cited as a model.
Could you explain the importance of the reference year for your sector? Perhaps Mr. Simon can supplement your answer.
For many years now, the Bloc Québécois has exercised pressure to keep 1990 as the reference year rather than 2006, as the Conservative government proposes.
Could you inform committee members on the issues involved in changing the reference year for your sector, particularly in Quebec?