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House Hansard - 209

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 8, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 209 - Jun/8/23
Ms. Monique Pauzé
  • Jun/8/23 12:29:28 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. He seems very optimistic about what is happening in the United States. It could change completely, depending on who is elected next. I, for one, am not that optimistic. Now, there was a word missing from his question. He talked about electrifying transportation, but we need to talk about public transportation. That is what is important. That is what is lacking in this country. There is almost no public transport. I once came here by train from Vancouver, and we had to keep stopping to let the oil through. That is not public transportation. Frankly, it is a bit ridiculous. We need public transportation for people who have to travel, and we need to stop always thinking about oil. Of course products and goods have to get through, but it should not always be to the detriment of those who take public transportation.
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Context: House Hansard - 209 - Jun/8/23
Mr. René Villemure (Trois-Rivières, BQ)
  • Jun/8/23 2:57:52 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, let us take a step back. There is foreign interference in our electoral system. About a dozen ridings were targeted. The former leader of the opposition was targeted, along with at least two other members. This is extremely serious. The House itself is being targeted. The legitimacy and integrity of the members of the House are being undermined by foreign interference. That is why the House continues to push for a public inquiry. What is the government waiting for to launch the inquiry?
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Context: House Hansard - 209 - Jun/8/23
Mr. Gabriel Ste-Marie
  • Jun/8/23 8:43:16 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-33 
Madam Speaker, obviously, the Bloc Québécois members support Bill C‑33, and we want it to go to committee so it can be properly studied. Obviously, we feel it is taking a long time. This summer will mark 10 years since the Lac-Mégantic tragedy. Trains are getting longer and heavier. This is a self-regulating industry that is primarily concerned with serving its shareholders and turning a profit. That takes precedence over public safety and the public good, which are the government's responsibility. We are asking that this be corrected. Bill C‑33 does this in part; it is a step in the right direction. Is it too little too late? Perhaps. I want to reiterate that the citizens of Lac-Mégantic are still calling for a public inquiry into what led to this tragedy.
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Context: House Hansard - 209 - Jun/9/23
Ms. Julie Dabrusin
  • Jun/9/23 12:19:11 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the member opposite and I can agree public transit is very important, and it is important for all the reasons he listed, including the fact that it helps people to get around. It is better for emissions. It is better for clean air in our communities and frankly it allows for a certain amount of freedom, particularly for young people who are too young to even have a driver's licence. It is very important we have a strong public transit system. That is why it is really important to recognize all of the investments our government has made to date, including, and I will reiterate this, the permanent public transit program, which was introduced in 2021. It provides $14.9 billion over eight years, including $3 billion per year ongoing starting 2026-27. That is how we are going to continue to support public transit.
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