Even though Prime Minster Harper was in Copenhagen, he gave the "privilege" of giving Canada's speech to the climate summit to his Minister Jim Prentice.
It's not hard to see why since the speech was so so so lame - another embarrassment heaped onto the others for Canada these past 2 weeks.
So, let's deconstruct IN CAPS the Canada speech:
"We have come to Copenhagen to secure a fair, effective and comprehensive climate change agreement.
WE WERE FORCED TO SHOW UP IN COPENHAGEN BECAUSE OBAMA CAME.
We need an agreement that will put us on a path toward ambitious reductions in greenhouse gases and sustainable, low-carbon economic growth.
AND BY "US" WE MEAN "YOU" SINCE WE'LL BE RAMPING UP THE TAR SANDS.
An agreement that will ensure a growing supply of clean, affordable energy for all countries. An agreement that brings countries together to address our shared global economic and environmental challenges.
AND BY "SHARED" AGAIN, WE MEAN "YOU ALL" RATHER THAN US, SINCE WE'RE GOOD, THANKS.
Canadians of all ages and in all regions share a profound interest in contributing to effective global action on climate change.
TOO BAD WE DON'T THINK ANY OF THOSE INTERESTED WILL VOTE FOR OUR PARTY.
A new global agreement should consist of a single, comprehensive undertaking that includes measurable, reportable and verifiable commitments and actions covering the vast majority of greenhouse gas emissions in developed and developing countries.
WE'D LIKE A NEW AGREEMENT SINCE WE WERE THE ONLY RICH COUNTRY TO WALK AWAY FROM OUR COMMITMENTS IN THE OLD ONE AND WE'D REALLY LIKE NOT TO HAVE ANY CONSEQUENCES THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
To be as fair and effective as possible, a new global agreement should support mutual confidence, and encourage countries to assume increased ambition over time.
AND AS THE CBC POINTED OUT WITH ITS LEAKED DOCUMENTS, WE'LL ACTUALLY BE LOWERING OUR AMBITION.
It needs to speed the development and deployment of clean, low-emitting technology.
LIKE MORE SUBSIDIES TO OIL COMPANIES MAKING MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR PROFITS IN THE TAR SANDS TO PURSUE CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE - A TECHNOLOGY THAT AT ITS BEST WON'T STOP THE TAR SANDS FROM TAKING UP ALL OF CANADA'S CARBON BUDGET.
And it needs to support enhanced global action to help the poorest and most vulnerable countries.
JUST NOT ACTION FROM US.
Canada is ready to contribute its fair share, as part of a comprehensive global agreement, including fast-start funding.
AND, SINCE WE DIDN'T FOLLOW OTHER COUNTRIES IN SAYING HOW MUCH OR HOW, PLEASE DON'T THINK WE DON'T MEAN THAT.
Achieving such an agreement will require a renewed commitment to work together, a renewed partnership among all nations and governments. It is only through the efforts of all of us that we can protect the most vulnerable among us, including those communities and ecosystems that depend on ice and snow.
MAN, POND HOCKEY IS SCREWED.
Let me conclude by recognizing the United Nations and the Government of Denmark for their tireless efforts and leadership on climate change. Canada will continue to act at home, to align its policies and commitments with those of the Obama Administration, and to work in partnership with all countries, developed and developing, who are committed to effective global action on climate change.
SEE HOW WE THREW OBAMA IN THERE? THE ONLY THING WE FEAR IS THAT THE AMERICANS WILL REALIZE WE HAVE NO INTENTION OF DOING ANYTHING CLOSE TO THEIR CAP AND TRADE SYSTEM, SO WE HAVE TO COZY UP TO THEM AND SPIN BABY SPIN!"
Matt Price
Program Manager
Environmental Defence
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