But, Minister, you have to agree that if you take green energy, renewables, efficiency, I don't care which program, if you take it seriously, you have to forgive Canadians for being a little doubtful of your commitment when you look at the long-term trend line. You're going from $253 million in 2015 all the way down to $137 million projected for 2017. Just about half the budget is going to be cut, and you want us to believe that you're serious about these programs, and that you're serious about ramping up the fight to battle climate change. It stretches credulity when you look at the numbers. I appreciate the rhetoric, but the numbers belie what you're saying.
On May 5th, 2015. See this statement in context.