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House Hansard - 209

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 8, 2023 10:00AM
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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