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House Hansard - 182

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 21, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 182 - Apr/21/23
Mr. Parm Bains (Steveston—Richmond East, Lib.)
  • Apr/21/23 11:49:06 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, across Canada, people are increasingly feeling the effects of climate change. My home province of British Columbia is experiencing severe floods, droughts and fires, all of which have taken a toll on the health of our iconic forests. In this context, planting two billion trees in the next decade will support the expansion of Canada's forests and the restoration of important habitats. Can the Minister of Natural Resources please update the House on how the government is supporting these efforts in British Columbia— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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Context: House Hansard - 182 - Apr/21/23
Mr. Parm Bains
  • Apr/21/23 11:49:49 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, in this context, planting two billion trees in the next decade will support the expansion of Canada's forests and the restoration of important habitats. Can the Minister of Natural Resources please update the House on how the government is supporting these efforts in British Columbia this planting season?
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Context: House Hansard - 182 - Apr/21/23
Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Lib.)
  • Apr/21/23 11:50:13 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, this week, we kicked off the planting season by announcing an agreement with British Columbia to plant over 37 million trees. The effect is like taking almost 470,000 cars off the road. It is going to turn burnt areas into healthy forests and restore wildlife habitat and ecosystems. I would like to wish everyone who is working in the planting fields, such as the scientists, planners, nursery workers and recipients the best throughout this year’s planting season.
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