Environment committee  No, I haven't, but there is a very strong pattern of correlation. My research confirms publications of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. They conduct environmental performance reviews of national environmental performance every five years for OECD member nations.

Environment committee  That would be a pleasure. First of all, thank you for the invitation to appear before you today. Why does Canada need an environmental bill of rights? I believe there are four compelling reasons. The first is Canada' s poor environmental record. This record has been demonstrated by studies from the Conference Board of Canada showing Canada ranking 15th out of 17 wealthy industrialized nations on a range of 15 environmental indicators.