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House Hansard - 253

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 22, 2023 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 253 - Nov/22/23
Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and to the Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, Lib.)
  • Nov/22/23 2:50:56 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we would think that after two decades in this place, the member opposite might know that the Senate is independent of this place. However, there was a time when Canadians could look to Conservatives for a little bit of leadership on fighting climate change. Brian Mulroney was— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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Context: House Hansard - 253 - Nov/22/23
Mrs. Julie Vignola
  • Nov/22/23 5:35:43 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I can only agree with everything my colleague said, of course. When a nation is independent and uses its power, that only makes it want more because it sees all the potential it has. That is what is happening with Quebec. Following Quebec's example is no better or worse than following the example of Scandinavian countries, Germany, England, or other countries. Canada would simply have a closer neighbour to emulate, instead of looking for examples on the other side of the Atlantic.
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