Francesco Sorbara at the Natural Resources Committee

On February 29th, 2024. See this statement in context.

February 29th, 2024 / 4:45 p.m.

Liberal

Francesco Sorbara Liberal Vaughan—Woodbridge, ON

I'm going to get his name right this time.

Mr. Simard, I would like to welcome you.

With regard to BQ-14, much as with BQ-12, the intent of Bill C-49 is to build an offshore renewable energy sector and to support offshore renewable energy projects in Atlantic Canada. The intent of Bill C-49 is not to cease oil and gas activity or oil and gas production. Thus, this proposed amendment or motion is beyond the scope of what was negotiated with the provinces, and it is unlikely that the provinces would support it.

With that, I will be opposing BQ-14.

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