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House Hansard - 195

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 11, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 195 - May/11/23
Ms. Elizabeth May (Saanich—Gulf Islands, GP)
  • May/11/23 12:48:45 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I think that today's motion raises another question: Over the next few years, there will be a significant increase in the number of refugees who are displaced by climate change and the resulting crises. I think we need to change the definition of refugee to reflect this real likelihood of an increased number of people determined to come live in Canada because their islands are being submerged or because they live in regions that have become too arid for agriculture. I would like to know what my colleague thinks of that possibility.
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Context: House Hansard - 195 - May/11/23
Mr. Francis Scarpaleggia
  • May/11/23 12:49:46 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, as usual, my colleague from Saanich—Gulf Islands is asking a pointed and well-thought-out question. I do not have a clear opinion on the need to change the definition of refugee, but she is not wrong in saying that, in the future, there will be more climate migration, which will cause a whole host of other problems, such as peoples being repressed. My colleague's question is very interesting, and I am going to give it some more thought. I thank the hon. member.
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Context: House Hansard - 195 - May/11/23
Ms. Leslyn Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk, CPC)
  • May/11/23 2:35:34 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the fact is that the Liberals have not met one single climate target. Liberal taxes are breaking the backs of Canadians. Liberal policies are discouraging workers by clawing back more and more of what Canadians earn. The Liberals are making it impossible to get ahead. So many Canadians are discouraged and concerned about buying their first home, starting a family or working toward financial independence. Will the Prime Minister cancel his plan to raise taxes on food, heat and gas, and give Canadians some hope?
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