I'm going to talk a little bit about what energy projects mean to job prospects, short- and long-term employment, and how energy projects make a difference right now in the skilled trades in Canada.

If there is a risk that pollution levels may exceed the thresholds, short-term action plans to reduce road traffic, construction works or certain industrial activities, for instance, must be implemented to head off the danger.

Those action plans may include measures in relation to motor-vehicle traffic, construction works, ships at berth, and the use of industrial plants or products and domestic heating.

About $43.4 million goes for operations and maintenance; about $34.1 million goes for capital, which is both major capital and minor capital; $500,000 for grants and contributions; and about $8.1 million is used to cover salaries.

Such proposals should reflect the actual situation of the structure of industry, in particular the small and medium-sized enterprises. V. Explore the need for an adequate information base for decision making, in particular to evaluate the growth potential of environmental industries, both on the markets for end-of-pipe technology and for clean technologies. VI. Develop the methodologies for the quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the industrial competitiveness consequences of environmental policies and the environmental consequences of industrial activity and policies and in particular to present a proposal for future work. VII. ...[+++] Support efforts with the appropriate resources and maximize the opportunities for enterprises to take part in promotion of the work on the eco-labelling scheme and other information intended for consumers. Strengthen in a cost-efficient manner and with the co-operation of Member states the efforts to promote environmental awareness among consumers. Present a regular progress report, in accordance with the Regulation, on the measures taken to ensure compliance with this scheme and the number of products covered by such a scheme. Present appropriate proposals for actions aiming at greater participation by SMEs in the Eco-management and audit scheme. VIII. Monitor the follow-up to any environmental recommendations relating to publicly funded schemes as set out in the 5th Environmental Programme. IX. Take the appropriate steps in co-operation with Member States to promote the implementation of Agenda 21 agreed at the Rio Conference and to work for a full consideration in the GATT of environment- related issues.

To achieve these objectives the programme concentrates on the following : - studies and construction works in the motorway Athens-Katerini, which constitutes the main road connection with the northern part of the country; - construction works on the motorway Athens-Korinthos which constitutes the main road link with the southern part of the country and is one of the busiest roads. - small scale projects designed to improve road safety, general studies concerning the area where the projects are carried out and necessary research (i.e. ...[+++] traffic, environmental) to back up the before-mentioned studies. - organization of the programme (i.e. equipment, monitoring system, training, expert support to facilitate the implementation of the programme).