The delegation is kowtowing to big business interests. This is another sad example of this government's pathetic performance on environmental issues. Canada's behaviour has not gone unnoticed. Over 300 representatives of ENGOs meet daily to discuss the conference and national positions and vote on the Fossil of the Day award. It goes to the country that puts forward the most regressive and anti environmental position each day at the negotiations.
Most countries recognize the significance of the award and work to avoid the designation.
In the Canadian delegation, however, the Fossil of the Day Award is cause for giggles. This is appalling and disgraceful behaviour by people who are supposed to be representing Canadians. Laughing at world public opinion will not bring about an effective agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Sinking the agreement with loopholes won't prevent further climate change.