These commitments and those that cross departmental lines are consistent with the overall strategy that our Government of Canada has employed from our first day in office. We worked as a team to balance the budget and make the right investments in a stronger, more sustainable future for Canadians. We did what Canada needed to deliver the low inflation and low interest rates that help to create jobs and boost our economy. And we have succeeded. More than 1.6 million new jobs have been created since we first took office in October 1993.
International experts see continued strong growth for Canada.
In fact, environmental industries are one of the fastest growing sectors of the Canadian economy. 16 Issue Tables considering major challenges, opportunities and best practices in relation to overcoming Climate Change. Your work from an Albertan perspective will be welcome input. As usual, I am sure that Albertan challenges will give rise to opportunities - opportunities that will benefit the environment and economy of Alberta. And we need to act now, not because we're certain the global climate is changing.