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House Hansard - 206

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 5, 2023 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 206 - Jun/5/23
Mr. Sébastien Lemire
  • Jun/5/23 11:56:31 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I want to thank my colleague, who is co-vice-chair of the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology and who is an inspiration to me, especially under the circumstances. As I said, I am going to hit the road so I can become the man on the ground that he has been for the people back home in his riding. He gave us several examples, including the lobster industry. I see a broader issue here. It is about decentralization. Why can the people themselves not be the ones to decide on the ownership of their resource, in order to ensure its sustainable development? Why can they not be the ones to decide when the season is, based on community priorities and the sustainable management of the stock? I see this as a critical aspect. The member has reminded us of the human element, of the people who are risking their lives and working such long hours. They will go to the front, literally, and leave their families to help others. I sincerely appreciate them. The international community is also helping. I mentioned that in an earlier speech. There are people coming from France, the United States, Portugal and South America. I am very touched and inspired by that show of solidarity. I hope that every community in Canada will live in such solidarity. It is happening in Abitibi—Témiscamingue, northern Quebec, Nova Scotia and Alberta. We have some serious questions to ask ourselves, but the best answer will be to stand in solidarity.
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