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House Hansard - 320

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 29, 2024 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 320 - May/29/24
Hon. Pierre Poilievre (Leader of the Opposition, CPC)
  • May/29/24 3:12:23 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, of course the Prime Minister is doing neither. After nine years, the NDP-Liberal Prime Minister is not worth the cost, and neither is his carbon tax, which the Parliamentary Budget Officer finds costs more to 60% of Canadians than they get back in phony rebates. Going into the summer, the Prime Minister plans to hike taxes again. Canadians need a break now more than ever. Can he put aside his wacko ideology long enough to give Canadians a break by axing all the taxes on fuel for summer vacation?
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Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • May/29/24 3:13:04 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it is not ideology to understand that fighting climate change and growing the economy while putting money in people's pockets is a good thing, because that is exactly what this government has done. Excluding the pandemic, our emissions are now the lowest they have been in 25 years because of our plan that prices pollution and puts more money back in the pockets of eight out of 10 Canadian families. The fact that he refuses to understand that one does not have a plan for the economy if one does not have a plan to fight climate change is yet another proof of the fact that his approach is not going to succeed for Canadians.
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Hon. Pierre Poilievre (Leader of the Opposition, CPC)
  • May/29/24 3:13:50 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, he ranks 62nd out of 67 countries on fighting climate change. This is after he has brought in a 17¢-a-litre carbon tax, a tax that he wants to nearly quadruple up to 61¢ a litre if, God forbid, he is ever elected. We have two million people lined up at food banks. A quarter of Canadians are skipping meals because they cannot afford food. One in four adults is missing meals so they can feed their kids. For God's sake, why will he not give Canadians a summer vacation from all his taxes and accept our common-sense plan?
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Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • May/29/24 3:14:28 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the Conservative leader is not focused on affordability; he is focused on ending action on climate change. If he was so concerned about the price of gas, he would have a conversation with his friend, the Premier of Alberta, who just raised the gas tax by 13¢ a litre. Experts agree, including Premier Smith, that Canadians receive back more money from the Canada carbon rebate than they pay with the price on pollution. We are putting a price on pollution and putting more money back in the pockets of the middle class and people working hard to join it. That is joining the efforts we are doing on affordability, like dental care, support for child care and support for the middle class.
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Ms. Joanne Thompson (St. John's East, Lib.)
  • May/29/24 3:15:11 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-49 
Mr. Speaker, our Atlantic accords bill would allow for the development of offshore wind projects. By investing in renewable energy, we are investing in a future for Atlantic Canadians that is green and prosperous, one where we fight climate change and create jobs. The Conservatives are getting in the way of Atlantic Canada by opposing Bill C-49. What is the government doing to ensure that Atlantic Canada can contribute to the green economy?
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Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • May/29/24 3:15:45 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for St. John's East for her advocacy on behalf of all Atlantic Canadians. We are equipping Atlantic Canadians with the tools they need to thrive in the economy of tomorrow. Offshore wind alone is expected to bring $1 trillion of investment by 2040. There is no common sense in opposing good-paying, cutting-edge Atlantic Canadian jobs. This is yet another example of the Conservatives blocking middle-class jobs because of their backward ideology. While Conservative politicians pen angry op-eds against investing in the Atlantic, we will ensure Atlantic Canadians are not left behind.
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Ms. Niki Ashton (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski, NDP)
  • May/29/24 3:16:32 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, here in northern Manitoba, we have seen the wildfire season start much earlier because of climate change. Frontline forest firefighters are giving it their all, but they cannot do it alone. The military has had to help with firefighting operations across the country in the past, but now military leadership is warning that their capacity to help Canadians evacuate will be limited, calling that help “wickedly wasteful”. Let us be clear. We are facing a climate emergency, so if these domestic operations are not a priority for our military, then what is? Can Canadians count on the government to call in the military when we need help?
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Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • May/29/24 3:17:06 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am certain the member opposite did not mean to disparage the extraordinary women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces who continue to step up and show up for Canadians, as they did all through last summer, as they will through this summer, where and when needed. We also recognize that wildfires are getting worse, that climate change is having more and more impact on floods, droughts and wildfires. We will continue to need to be there with the military, but also call on more resources from civil society and elsewhere to support in these times of emergency.
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Mr. Alain Rayes (Richmond—Arthabaska, Ind.)
  • May/29/24 3:17:49 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we got some very bad news in my riding this year. For several years now, Victoriaville, the centre of 39 municipalities in my riding, has been hosting Canada Day celebrations. For some unknown reason, and despite the work of the heritage minister's office, no funding will be allocated to help organize Canada Day. Despite the fact that the municipality and business people are involved, there will be no Canada Day celebrations in my riding on July 1. What does the Prime Minister think about that?
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Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • May/29/24 3:18:25 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am troubled by this information. We will certainly follow up to see what we can do. Canadians from coast to coast to coast should be able to celebrate our Canada Day together, with all the community festivities that that entails. I am very grateful to the member for raising this concern. We will follow up with his office.
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The Speaker
  • May/29/24 3:19:01 p.m.
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That concludes question period for today.
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Mr. Stéphane Bergeron
  • May/29/24 3:19:05 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties, and if you seek it, I believe you will find unanimous consent for the following motion: That this House express its outrage at the Israeli strikes that left many displaced people in Rafah dead— Some hon. members: No.
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The Speaker
  • May/29/24 3:19:14 p.m.
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I am sorry to interrupt the hon. member, but I am already hearing that there is no unanimous consent.
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Mr. Stéphane Bergeron
  • May/29/24 3:19:33 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, for the benefit of all my colleagues, perhaps we should hear the motion before saying that we do not want to hear it?
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The Speaker
  • May/29/24 3:19:43 p.m.
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I would like to remind members that it is important to have agreement from all political parties before seeking the unanimous consent of the House to move a motion. It makes it easier to accept the motion and it makes more efficient use of the House's time.
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The Speaker
  • May/29/24 3:21:56 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-49 
It being 3:20 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of the member for Tobique—Mactaquac to the motion at third reading of Bill C‑49. Call in the members.
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The Speaker
  • May/29/24 3:34:42 p.m.
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I declare the amendment defeated. The next question is on the main motion. If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
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Hon. Steven MacKinnon
  • May/29/24 3:35:36 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded division.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/29/24 3:47:04 p.m.
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I declare the motion carried.
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The Deputy Speaker
The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-368 under Private Members' Business.
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