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May/29/23 12:56:17 p.m.
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Re: Bill S-5

Mr. Speaker, there is one thing I am fully prepared to recognize, and that is the hon. member's love for Quebec and Quebeckers. I know that he knows—as I said a few moments ago in a parliamentary committee—that Quebeckers do not exist in a vacuum, that they live on planet Earth and that, last year, according to a study by the École des hautes études commerciales de Montréal, Quebeckers consumed 18 billion litres of oil. Today's reality is that Quebeckers consumed 18 billion litres of oil last year. I am more than willing to hear all the arguments about getting rid of oil, because it is terrible, because it is this or that. Yes, but the fact is that Quebec consumes 18 billion litres of oil. In addition, 47% of that oil comes from the United States. The last time I checked, neither Texas nor Louisiana contribute to equalization.

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Mr. Denis Trudel (Longueuil—Saint-Hubert, BQ)

May/29/23 2:03:23 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, today, we have lost one of the greats. Michel Côté has left us. He always made us laugh and now, leaving us like this, he has broken our hearts. He had a spectacular career, first with Marcel Gauthier and Marc Messier in Broue, the most popular play in Quebec history. A record 6 million people have gone to see it. That is phenomenal. His television hits include Omertà: la Loi du silence and La petite vie; we all cherished Pierre Gauthier and Jean-Lou, two characters who were polar opposites. His movies include Cruising Bar, Liste noire, Le dernier tunnel, C.R.A.Z.Y.—in which I had the honour and privilege of starring alongside him—and De père en flic, to name but a few. He is a giant who has left his mark on generations of Quebeckers, and will continue to do so for a long time to come. Quebec's artistic community has just lost one of its most extraordinary representatives. To his family, friends, loved ones and all Quebeckers, I offer my deepest condolences.

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Mr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, CPC)

May/29/23 2:05:46 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, all of Quebec is in mourning today. Iconic actor Michel Côté has left us far too soon at the age of 72. This immensely and uniquely talented man, who was proud to call Lac-Saint-Jean home, had a profound effect on generations of Quebeckers who saw him perform on the stage and on screens big and small. From Broue and C.R.A.Z.Y. to La petite vie and Omertà, Michel Côté made us laugh and he made us cry. He had a singular knack for bringing to life the characters he played, as varied as they were. Regardless of what part he was playing, we believed it. Wherever he went, we followed. Michel Côté was a respectful and respected man who has left an indelible mark on our history. He is no longer with us, but he will live on forever in our hearts and minds as one of the greats. On behalf of my colleagues, I want to offer my heartfelt condolences to his lifelong partner, Véronique Le Flaguais, to his sons, Charles and Maxime, and to his many friends.

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Mrs. Sophie Chatel (Pontiac, Lib.)

May/29/23 2:14:07 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, today all Quebeckers and Canadians are mourning the loss of a great actor, a creative force, a great man. Michel Côté was the perfect blend of passion and discipline. He was a charming and extremely sensitive person. As an actor, he had great range. He could go from playing Jean-Lou in the sitcom La petite vie to playing Pierre Gauthier in Omertà, not to mention his inspired portrayal of four separate characters in Cruising Bar. On stage, he was one of the pillars of the play Broue, which was performed more than 3,000 times. He was a caring man and a family man. He actually played several father roles, including in that masterpiece of Quebec cinema, the film C.R.A.Z.Y., and in the comedy De père en flic. Michel will remain forever in our hearts.

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Mr. Alain Therrien (La Prairie, BQ)

May/29/23 2:29:57 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, this report seeks to protect the Prime Minister, not to shed light on Chinese interference. That is why no one has changed their mind about the need for a public inquiry. Quebeckers and Canadians alike are calling for a inquiry. The polls are clear. This report that is soft on the Prime Minister was written by a man who was selected by the Prime Minister. That is not what the public and the House want. News flash: The Bloc Québécois will hound the Prime Minister every day until he launches this inquiry. Does he understand that he will not get away with this that easily?

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Mr. Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, NDP)

May/29/23 2:32:35 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the government needs to back up those words with action and protect the factory. Across Canada, rent prices are skyrocketing, and Quebec is no exception. Rent keeps increasing at a breakneck pace. In Montreal, rent for a one-bedroom unit is now more than $2,100. For most Quebeckers, that means there is not much left to pay the bills and buy groceries. When will this government finally step up and put an end to this crisis?

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Mr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, CPC)

May/29/23 2:49:29 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we do have a plan. Our plan is to leave money in the pockets of Quebeckers and Canadians, something this government cannot seem to grasp. The Parliamentary Budget Officer was clear. This will cost Quebeckers and Canadians an extra $436. Is this a plan to help the environment? No, it is a plan that makes everyone poorer. Does the single mom who has to put gas in her car to take her kids to soccer understand that this new tax is going to cost her an extra $436 a year, while the government tries to make everyone believe the opposite? Who is telling the truth? Is it the Parliamentary Budget Officer or this government?

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May/29/23 7:20:10 p.m.
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Madam Chair, how much will the second carbon tax cost Quebeckers?

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May/29/23 7:20:20 p.m.
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Madam Chair, Quebeckers understand the importance of climate action.

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May/29/23 7:20:26 p.m.
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Madam Chair, how much will Quebeckers pay per litre of diesel and gasoline with the second carbon tax?

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May/29/23 7:20:39 p.m.
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Madam Chair, the important question is this: How much will Canadians, including Quebeckers, lose without a plan to create a green economy?

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May/29/23 7:20:52 p.m.
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Madam Chair, how much will Quebeckers pay for each litre of diesel and gasoline with this second carbon tax?

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May/29/23 7:21:08 p.m.
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Madam Chair, Quebec is a leader in Canada and abroad in terms of climate action. I know that Quebeckers are well aware of how important—

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May/29/23 7:21:22 p.m.
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Madam Chair, why then is the government forcing Quebeckers to pay another carbon tax?

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May/29/23 7:21:38 p.m.
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Madam Chair, why will the government impose a new carbon tax on Quebeckers? Why?

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May/29/23 7:21:49 p.m.
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Madam Chair, the question that every Conservative member from Quebec should answer is, why did they promise Quebeckers a plan—

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May/29/23 7:22:01 p.m.
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Madam Chair, the minister cannot even answer. The cost of the new tax that the Liberals, the NDP and the Bloc want to impose on Quebeckers, is 17¢ a litre. Again, is she going to charge sales tax on the carbon tax in Quebec?

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May/29/23 7:23:37 p.m.
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Madam Chair, the answer is that every Quebec family will have to pay more than $400 for this second carbon tax that the government and the Bloc want to charge Quebeckers. How much will it cost every farm in Quebec and every farmer in Quebec?

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May/29/23 7:24:20 p.m.
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Madam Chair, we agree, which is why we do not think that Quebeckers should be saddled with a new environmental tax. Let us talk about the environment. Can the minister tell me what was Canada's ranking in the climate performance index out of 63 countries?

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