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House Hansard - 45

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 24, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 45 - Mar/24/22
Mr. Mario Simard (Jonquière, BQ)
  • Mar/24/22 2:41:32 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, let us discuss the fight against climate change. When we read the Liberal and NDP marriage document, it is very clear that there are no jurisdictions. It is crystal clear. What is not so clear, however, is the will to stop producing dirty oil. They will be “developing a plan to phase-out public financing of the fossil fuel sector”. There really is no sense of urgency. Did the Liberal Party or the NDP decide to continue financing oil companies in the midst of the climate crisis?
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Context: House Hansard - 45 - Mar/24/22
Ms. Laurel Collins
  • Mar/24/22 7:57:00 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the IPCC is clear: All levels of government have only a narrow window to implement key climate change mitigation and adaptation measures to secure a livable future. However, while Canadians are struggling with the cost of living, the government continues to give handouts to oil and gas companies that are making record profits. Canada is one of the biggest funders of the oil and gas sector in the G20, and Export Development Canada is the worst offender. Under this Prime Minister, Canada has given more than 14 times the financial support to fossil fuels than it has to renewables. We need to make sure that EDC financing is in line with Canada's commitments to hold global warming to 1.5°C. Will the minister and the parliamentary secretary commit to telling Export Development Canada to clean up its act and stop financing fossil fuels?
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