"After referring to the mining, oil and gas are detrimental to nature seriously, it is necessary to safeguard the lives of men, "we need to apply technology to avoid prejudicing their lives, so we have to abide by the rules, standards and regulations to be applied by all. "

Regarding the Kyoto Protocol can not be explained because all countries comply with it unless USA, and opted for the development of a global ecological culture."

December 17, 2002 (9:15 a.m. EST) No. 174

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA RATIFIES KYOTO PROTOCOL

The Government of Canada today announced its ratification of the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This follows votes by members of the House of Commons and Senate in favour of ratification.

"The United Nations has worked hard for nine years to achieve international agreement on a global framework for action," said Foreign Affairs Minister Bill Graham. "In the Speech from the Throne, the Government of Canada committed to ratifying the Protocol before the end of the year and today we met that commitment."

At the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, where he delivered the instrument of ratification, Environment Minister David Anderson said, "Ratifying the Kyoto Protocol is the right thing to do for Canadians, for the global environment and for future generations. The scientific consensus demanded action, and the Government of Canada listened and worked with all sectors and segments of the population to develop a Climate Change Plan for Canada that will get results."

"Ratification is an important milestone in Canada's contribution to addressing climate change. Now, we can look forward to the next challenge of the implementation phase," said Natural Resources Minister Herb Dhaliwal. "The Climate Change Plan for Canada provides a solid framework for action and we will continue to build on this through ongoing consultations with provinces, territories, industry and other stakeholders in the months and years ahead."

The Climate Change Plan for Canada proposes a national goal--for Canadians to become the most sophisticated and efficient consumers and producers of energy in the world and leaders in the development of new, cleaner technologies.

The Plan maps out a comprehensive and detailed approach to reaching Canada's Kyoto target. It is based on clear guidelines: the economy cannot be put at risk; no region will bear an unfair burden; and there must be a favourable climate for investment.

The Government of Canada will continue to work in partnership with all governments, stakeholders and other Canadians in this national effort, and will ensure that Canada can reach its goals in a fiscally prudent manner.

Canada will also continue to work with the international community for improvements to the Kyoto Protocol regime, whether in the recognition of cleaner energy exports or in identifying how more countries can be engaged in setting and achieving targets.