SummarySpren for "Climate change and global warming"
- • The Liberal government recognizes the value of farmers and the reality of climate change, while the Conservative Party's priorities are misguided and lack a understanding of the issue.
• The Liberal government has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in support of farmers and will continue to work with the industry to ensure sustainability, while the Conservative Party's priority of axing the carbon tax is irresponsible and does a disservice to Canadians.
- • Bill C-234 aims to exempt farming activities from carbon pricing, as the sector is unique and relies heavily on fossil fuels.
• The bill passed in the House of Commons with a vote of 176 to 146, and the New Democratic Party will support a message to the Senate rejecting their amendments and honoring the bill in its original form.
- • The Bloc Québécois wants to keep the current government in office for another year and a half, despite their disagreements with the government's policies.
• The Conservative Party believes that repatriating mineral and energy production to Canada is the best way to protect the environment, as it would allow for the use of cleaner energy sources such as hydroelectric dams, carbon capture, and nuclear energy.
- • The Conservative Party has no plan to address climate change and increase the resilience of communities, while the Liberal Party has a plan to reduce emissions and provide financial support to Canadians to help with the cost of rising prices.
• The Liberal Party recognizes the reality of climate change and its impact on crops, leading to increased grocery costs, while the Conservative Party is in denial about the existence of climate change.