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Do you believe human activity is contributing to climate change? If so, what should we do about it? If not, why not?
Responses to the question: "Do you believe human activity is contributing to climate change? If so, what should we do about it? If not, why not?"
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5 Candidate Responses (top)
| Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Brief Response | Full Response |
| Anthony Giles | Yes | Yes, I believe that human action is behind global warming. I don't feel that the government does a very good job of regulating the environment. I am more encouraged when I see individuals in my community choosing to be more "green". I also like that people seem to be buying more hybrid cars. This might be more of a reaction to the high price of oil than anything else. It is still good, though. |
| Dave Braden | Yes | Yes I would suggest that the solution would be to ensure through taxes and subsidies, that goods and services that don't contribute to global warming eg. electric cars powered by renewables) are cheaper than those that do. The market will look after the rest. |
| Jamile Ghaddar | Yes | Of course, human activity is contributing to climate change. The MLPC thinks all governments have a duty to protect the natural environment and make sure measures are taken so that it can flourish in the future as well. We have ample means at our disposal to make sure this is done but today governments do not recognize this duty, not even in words. The manner in which Canada played around with the Kyoto agreement makes a mockery of the very notion of social responsibility towards the environment.
The MLPC actively joins all those who are taking stands on environmental issues. At the same time, it seeks to make a contribution which it thinks is decisive which is to create the conditions so that Canadians are empowered to make their demands on these issues effective. Otherwise we are condemned in perpetuity to asking the gods of plague to save us from the plague. In other words, the most pressing issue when it comes to the environment, like everything else, is Who Decides? If Canadians were empowered, they would enact laws to protect the natural environment. Science and technology should be put in the service of both the natural and social environment. If the self-serving aims of the monopolies to make maximum profit off both society and the environment were not behind all decisions taken, nature could be made to serve the needs of society while it is protected and made to flourish in the future at the same time. A modern society such as Canada's with one quarter of the planet's fresh water can provide safe drinking water for all Canadians. Problems such as lack of safe water, pollution and clear-cutting can be solved if the profit motive is not the deciding factor. The same applies to all conservation issues, problems of a safe food supply, genetic engineering, etc. The fact remains that the plight of the environment and the concerns of Canadians are completely ignored by the so-called major political parties and the monopoly media. They pay lip service to concerns of collectives such as the farmers or fishers, the First Nations, environmental activists or residents in certain areas, to the extent they are considered significant as a vote bank. The system of party government will never put the claims of the environment on society at centre stage because its sole aim is to serve the "needs" of the rich. We think that this is the crucial thing that those concerned with the environment have to take a stand on if they are to build a bright future for the future generations. |
| Nancy MacBain | Yes | Yes, without a doubt. Tackling climate change is one of the seven major priorities outlined in the NDP platform.
We'll address climate change by: * Adopting the Climate Change Accountability Act, which reintroduces hard targets for emissions reductions. * Putting a price on carbon trough a cap and trade system. * Reinvesting revenue raised through the auctioning of carbon credits in the new green economy. * Cut the subsidies to non-renewable energy sources land reallocate them to encourage cleaner energy production. Since the NDP puts people first, we'll also establish effective programs to help workers and communities end their dependence on polluting industries and transition to the new green economy. We'll also help communities deal with the impact of global warming and live up to international obligations to help developing nationals adapt to climate change. These ideas are outlined in more detail here: http://www.ndp.ca/platform/tackle-climate-change |
| Peter Ormond | Yes | Yes, we believe the sound science that human activity is contributing to climate change and global warming is a result of human induced climate change. We have the opportunity to capitalize on the single biggest business opportunity of our time - the shift to a low carbon economy. Countries that mobilize resources to develop and commercialize low-carbon technologies will survive the price shocks of fossil fuel volatility and emerge with thriving economies.
All of these climate change solutions would improve your life. That's why the media and conventional party leaders don't want Elizabeth May in the leadership debate... Imagine how these solutions would benefit your life: mass transit systems, reduced energy consumption, less driving, thriving local economies, locally grown produce, community gardens, local jobs, locally owned businesses, cleaner air and water. |
Response Summary (top)
| Brief Response | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 5 | 100.0% |
| No | 0 | 0.0% |
| Maybe | 0 | 0.0% |
1 Candidates Have Not Responded (top)
| Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale | ||
|---|---|---|
| David Sweet | ||
