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House Hansard - 209

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 8, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 209 - Jun/8/23
Mr. Tako Van Popta (Langley—Aldergrove, CPC)
  • Jun/8/23 8:46:27 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, it is my understanding that the train in the Lac-Mégantic tragedy was carrying oil. I do not know if all the cars were carrying oil, but that added to the gravity of the disaster. Can my colleague comment on whether pipeline construction would be a safer option than transporting oil by train?
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Context: House Hansard - 209 - Jun/8/23
Mr. Gabriel Ste-Marie
  • Jun/8/23 8:46:55 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, transporting oil by rail is very risky. The problem with pipelines is that they do not replace rail transportation to the pipeline. They actually increase transportation capacity. Pipelines are therefore risky too and do not do away with rail transport. The overall risk goes up. That is very concerning. The government must make the safety of its citizens its top priority.
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