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House Hansard - 50

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 31, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 50 - Mar/31/22
Mrs. Jenica Atwin (Fredericton, Lib.)
  • Mar/31/22 10:13:16 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to table a petition on behalf of constituents in my riding of Fredericton. This petition calls on the government to enact just transition legislation. Among other things, the petition calls for Canada to reduce emissions and assist the global south in reducing emissions. It calls for the wind down of the fossil fuel industry and the creation of good green jobs and an inclusive work force. The petition also calls for the protection of indigenous rights, sovereignty and knowledge by including indigenous peoples in the creation and implementation of a just transition legislation. The petition calls for the transition to be paid for by increasing taxes on the wealthiest incorporations.
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Context: House Hansard - 50 - Mar/31/22
Mr. Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, NDP)
  • Mar/31/22 2:29:04 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the Liberals have just rolled over yet again for the oil industry. The Prime Minister told the entire world that he would reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but he just announced that he is going to increase oil production. Instead of investing in green energy jobs, the Liberals are giving a free pass to the oil companies so that they can get richer at the expense of our environment. This is an unacceptable and disgusting move that flies in the face of the climate emergency. Why is this government giving handouts to oil companies when the planet is on fire?
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Context: House Hansard - 50 - Mar/31/22
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • Mar/31/22 2:29:48 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we have one of the most comprehensive emissions reduction plans in the world. We have credibly outlined the contributions that each sector must make to achieve our ambitious climate targets. I am not the only one to say so: the Canadian Climate Institute, Équiterre, Clean Prosperity and other leading scientists have all approved our plan. We promised an ambitious and achievable plan that will help reduce pollution and create opportunities for Canadians. That is exactly what our plan will do. We will always be there to fight against climate change and support the middle class.
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Context: House Hansard - 50 - Mar/31/22
Mr. Charlie Angus (Timmins—James Bay, NDP)
  • Mar/31/22 2:30:29 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, at COP26 the Prime Minister promised the world he would finally put a cap on greenhouse gas emissions, but if we look at his new climate scheme, we can scratch that promise because he has given billions to the oil lobby to increase production on the fantasy of capturing carbon. That public money should be invested in energy workers to create a truly Canadian clean-energy revolution. We have the skills to do this, but we have a Prime Minister who has broken every climate promise he has made. Does he not get that the clock is ticking, the planet is burning and the window of opportunity is rapidly closing?
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Context: House Hansard - 50 - Mar/31/22
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • Mar/31/22 2:31:08 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we just put forward the most ambitious and concrete emissions reduction plan this country has ever seen. Every part of the country and every sector of our economy has a critical role to play to meet our 2030 climate targets. As we made clear in the last election, we will cap emissions from oil and gas and ensure the sector reaches net zero by 2050. Our plan is informing our approach to cap and cut for emissions from oil and gas, and consultations are ongoing to make sure we design the right approach for Canadians.
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