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House Hansard - 207

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 6, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 207 - Jun/6/23
Ms. Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné (Terrebonne, BQ)
  • Jun/6/23 1:19:38 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-47 
Madam Speaker, the majority of what we are voting on today under ways and means will go into the economy, but through tax credits for questionable environmental projects. How does my colleague explain that this government says one thing and makes itself out to be a champion of the environment, but then funds fossil fuels, with no means to ensure accountability, to boot?
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Context: House Hansard - 207 - Jun/6/23
Mrs. Julie Vignola
  • Jun/6/23 1:46:13 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-47 
Madam Speaker, technology is advancing rapidly. Solar, wind and hydro are types of energy that can be considered renewable. We need them. Increasing GHGs in various ways will not help minimize environmental damage. By the way, the best energy is always the energy we do not use. Reducing our own consumption across the board will also change people's habits and make a difference.
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Context: House Hansard - 207 - Jun/6/23
Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Lib.)
  • Jun/6/23 3:01:30 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, first I will say that these are exploration permits and not production permits. That is important. In the case of a production permit, there is an environmental assessment process that oil companies must go through. Second, we continue to protect our waters and our land. When we formed government, 1% were protected; we are now at 14% and we are aiming for 30% by 2030.
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Context: House Hansard - 207 - Jun/6/23
Mr. George Chahal (Calgary Skyview, Lib.)
  • Jun/6/23 3:11:59 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, during Environment Week, I want to acknowledge Canada's progress since 2015. We are reducing emissions with our emissions reduction plan and getting to net-zero nationwide, while creating clean jobs. We are investing in net-zero emissions vehicles and eliminating harmful single-use plastics. We have accomplished a lot, but there is more to do. Could the Minister of Environment and Climate Change tell the House more about our government's ongoing environmental efforts?
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Context: House Hansard - 207 - Jun/6/23
Ms. Louise Chabot (Thérèse-De Blainville, BQ)
  • Jun/6/23 7:08:40 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-47 
Madam Speaker, I believe the member is sincere when she talks about environmental values and protecting the environment. However, I still see a contradiction. I would not wish to praise the current government's policies on climate change, far from it, because they fall short. Protecting the environment means investing substantially to counter the effects of climate change. I believe this value is completely contrary to what her party is advocating, which is to continue to contribute to the growth of the oil and gas sector. Could the member explain how it is possible to protect the environment while at the same time continuing to build on an energy source that is no longer—
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