Stephane Dion Quotes (26 Quotes)

Canada is indeed far behind but Canada is not giving up,

I'm waiting to see what happens this weekend. I hope it's an open race, and a transparent one, one that's focused on ideas, substance and policies and not on personal attacks.

Let us be driven by the responsibilities we have and feel, responsibilities to our respective countries, to humanity, to our one and only planet, ... Let us seek consensus for outcomes that move us all toward substantial solutions. Let us set our sights on an effective, more inclusive, long-term international approach to climate change.

Who can put a lot of confidence in a study that said that the best performer regarding environment is Turkey

Let us set our sights on a more effective, more inclusive long-term approach to climate change, ... More action is required now.

We know that climate change is the single most important environmental issue facing the world today. ... The longer we wait the larger will be the challenge,

We should build stronger support through a debate.

There is an urgent need to send a signal to the world about the future.

It's a witch hunt, it's not in our traditions. We respect the capacities to have professional officials working for their country when the Government changes.

Canada is aiming for that goal. It's the greatness of our country.

We will discuss a post-Kyoto deal during the conference, but we're obviously not going to agree on a second phase with clear objectives right away, ... That will take several years.

I have a responsibility for this conference that is key for the planet. Period,

Underlying our Liberal philosophy is a conciliation of two great human ideals individual freedom and equal opportunity. I propose we add another a healthy environment.

I never miss an opportunity to meet kids everywhere in Canada because I'm a teacher by profession,

Canada must be a leader of climate change, ... It's important for us, for our north, for our role in the world.

Instead of having a kind of blame game, with the countries which have targets saying to the others you're wrong not to accept targets, and the countries without targets saying to the others deliver your targets and we'll speak to you after - why not do our homework within Kyoto, but at the same time open up a broader process including everyone, in order to improve our capacity to work together

In order to preserve and protect our environment from the effect of greenhouse gases and air pollutants, the Government of Canada is working hand-in-hand with province, territories, the industry sector, other stakeholders, and all Canadians,

I am proud to announce that the government of Canada is showing leadership at this milestone meeting to address climate change by hosting a carbon neutral event,

I will certainly welcome any idea that may bring the United States closer to Canada, Europe, Japan, England and other countries as partners in this convention, ... We cannot do without the Americans because they represent 25 percent of emissions, and an even greater percentage of the solution.

It would take years with a really uncertain outcome,

So I ask him to change his mind and to support Canada when we have so much to do to help the planet,

Mexico is 13th. Would you drink Mexico City water from the tap

I will convince the party that I have the best approach, the best experience and the best vision for the country.

In fact, the government of Canada wants to be a partner, when we decide together that some projects would gain to be funded by the two governments together. It's what we need to have,

They have a lot of kids that don't have milk in the morning so economic development is the main priority. If you go there and say, 'Before I speak to you I want you to accept a national target, well, the dialogue will not be very long.'

We have no choice but to act. Climate change is the worst threat the world is facing from an environmental perspective. It's putting at risk our relationship with the planet.