In a unanimous decision, the Commons environment committee has mandated the disclosure of subsidy contracts awarded under a federal initiative aimed at reducing industrial greenhouse gas emissions. Blacklcok's Reporter said Conservative MP Dan Mazier (Dauphin-Swan River), who spearheaded the motion, condemned the program as "nothing more than another slush fund."Mazier emphasized the need for accountability, stating, "If the government is spending $8 billion of taxpayers’ money, Canadians should be able to see the results." His motion seeks transparency regarding all completed contribution agreements signed under the Net Zero Accelerator Initiative, a 2021 program designed to provide subsidies to manufacturers for lowering emissions."The plan was to give away billions in tax dollars to large companies in exchange for a specific reduction of emissions," Mazier remarked. "Usually, when a government announces $8 billion in spending, they brag about it for years and talk about the results."However, Mazier criticized the lack of communication from the Liberals regarding the program. "Ever since the Net Zero Accelerator was established, we have barely heard a word from the Liberals on this $8 billion program," he said. "Now we know why they have been so quiet."Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco echoed concerns raised by Mazier, highlighting the absence of effective tracking mechanisms for emission reductions. DeMarco's report on April 30 characterized the program as a failure, noting that costs of subsidies reached as high as $523 per tonne of emission reduction."The Department of Industry did not track the Net Zero Accelerator’s overall value for money in reducing greenhouse gas emissions," stated the report. "This is concerning as the funds are almost all committed."DeMarco emphasized the importance of accountability in government spending, stating, "It’s simple enough to dole out money but you need to do it in a way that creates value for money for taxpayers because ultimately it is taxpayers who are paying."The environment committee's decision to pass the disclosure motion without dissent underscores bipartisan concerns regarding transparency and accountability in the allocation of public funds. Bloc Québécois MP Denis Trudel (Longueuil-Saint Hubert, Que.) described the secrecy surrounding the program as an embarrassment, emphasizing the responsibility of MPs to scrutinize government spending on behalf of taxpayers.Liberal MP Adam van Koeverden (Milton, Ont.), parliamentary secretary for environment, defended the program, characterizing it as a success story. "It’s been a real success story," he affirmed, expressing a desire to highlight positive outcomes..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
In a unanimous decision, the Commons environment committee has mandated the disclosure of subsidy contracts awarded under a federal initiative aimed at reducing industrial greenhouse gas emissions. Blacklcok's Reporter said Conservative MP Dan Mazier (Dauphin-Swan River), who spearheaded the motion, condemned the program as "nothing more than another slush fund."Mazier emphasized the need for accountability, stating, "If the government is spending $8 billion of taxpayers’ money, Canadians should be able to see the results." His motion seeks transparency regarding all completed contribution agreements signed under the Net Zero Accelerator Initiative, a 2021 program designed to provide subsidies to manufacturers for lowering emissions."The plan was to give away billions in tax dollars to large companies in exchange for a specific reduction of emissions," Mazier remarked. "Usually, when a government announces $8 billion in spending, they brag about it for years and talk about the results."However, Mazier criticized the lack of communication from the Liberals regarding the program. "Ever since the Net Zero Accelerator was established, we have barely heard a word from the Liberals on this $8 billion program," he said. "Now we know why they have been so quiet."Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco echoed concerns raised by Mazier, highlighting the absence of effective tracking mechanisms for emission reductions. DeMarco's report on April 30 characterized the program as a failure, noting that costs of subsidies reached as high as $523 per tonne of emission reduction."The Department of Industry did not track the Net Zero Accelerator’s overall value for money in reducing greenhouse gas emissions," stated the report. "This is concerning as the funds are almost all committed."DeMarco emphasized the importance of accountability in government spending, stating, "It’s simple enough to dole out money but you need to do it in a way that creates value for money for taxpayers because ultimately it is taxpayers who are paying."The environment committee's decision to pass the disclosure motion without dissent underscores bipartisan concerns regarding transparency and accountability in the allocation of public funds. Bloc Québécois MP Denis Trudel (Longueuil-Saint Hubert, Que.) described the secrecy surrounding the program as an embarrassment, emphasizing the responsibility of MPs to scrutinize government spending on behalf of taxpayers.Liberal MP Adam van Koeverden (Milton, Ont.), parliamentary secretary for environment, defended the program, characterizing it as a success story. "It’s been a real success story," he affirmed, expressing a desire to highlight positive outcomes..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.