Madam Chair, why did the Conservatives campaign on 170 bucks a tonne in 2021 and—
House of Commons Hansard #201 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was chair.
House of Commons Hansard #201 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was chair.
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Department of Public Works and Government Services Act Report stage of Bill S-222. The bill requires the Minister of Public Works and Government Services to consider environmental benefits, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions, when developing requirements for federal construction. It aims to promote the use of wood and other sustainable building materials, highlighting its carbon sequestration and potential for job creation in the forest industry. While widely supported, some desire stronger language to give preference to wood. 8000 words, 1 hour.
Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act Third reading of Bill S-5. The bill, which updates the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, aims to strengthen environmental protection by recognizing the right to a healthy environment and enhancing the management of toxic substances. Key amendments include a commitment to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, a focus on vulnerable populations, and a strategy to reduce animal testing. The Conservatives oppose the bill due to an amendment on tailings ponds and hydraulic fracturing, which they view as an intrusion into provincial jurisdiction, while the NDP and Bloc Québécois support the bill, despite some reservations. 31000 words, 5 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
Department of Finance—Main Estimates, 2023-24 Members debate the Department of Finance's main estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, focusing on the government's economic policies. Discussions include the impact of the carbon tax on inflation and household costs, the government's fiscal responsibility and debt-to-GDP ratio, and investments in climate action and the clean economy. Members also discuss affordability measures like the grocery rebate and dental care plan, as well as housing initiatives and tax fairness. 34300 words, 4 hours.
Chrystia Freeland Liberal University—Rosedale, ON
Madam Chair, why did the Conservatives campaign on 170 bucks a tonne in 2021 and—
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Conservative
Stephen Ellis Conservative Cumberland—Colchester, NS
Madam Chair, the tidal energy project, which could have powered Atlantic Canada, has been cancelled by the Liberal government. Why has the clean energy-touting government cancelled it?
Chrystia Freeland Liberal University—Rosedale, ON
Madam Chair, our government has invested more in climate action than any previous Canadian government, and the investment is—
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Conservative
Stephen Ellis Conservative Cumberland—Colchester, NS
Madam Chair, once again, the tidal energy project was cancelled, cancelled, cancelled. Shame, shame, shame.
Why did the Liberal government cancel the tidal energy project?
Chrystia Freeland Liberal University—Rosedale, ON
Madam Chair, repeating words three times does not make them more true.
The reality is these Conservatives campaigned on a climate plan, they flip-flopped and now they have nothing to offer.
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Conservative
Stephen Ellis Conservative Cumberland—Colchester, NS
Madam Chair, not answering questions does not make them true either.
All four Atlantic premiers have requested the federal government delay the implementation of the carbon tax, and the finance minister has refused. Why?
Chrystia Freeland Liberal University—Rosedale, ON
Madam Chair, we are being asked questions by a member of Parliament from Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia is on fire right now.
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Conservative
Stephen Ellis Conservative Cumberland—Colchester, NS
Madam Chair, out of 63 countries, which place is Canada in, with respect to meeting climate change targets?
Chrystia Freeland Liberal University—Rosedale, ON
Madam Chair, emissions are down 9% compared to 2005. We are bending the curve. That is good news for Canada and Canadians, and it is—
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Conservative
Stephen Ellis Conservative Cumberland—Colchester, NS
Madam Chair, the answer is actually 58th out of 63 countries.
What is the percent of Nova Scotians paying more as a result of the carbon tax?
Chrystia Freeland Liberal University—Rosedale, ON
Madam Chair, it is a bit rich of the Conservatives to talk about Canada's effectiveness in meeting emissions targets when they have blown through their own rather—
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Conservative
Stephen Ellis Conservative Cumberland—Colchester, NS
Once again, the answer is 60%.
Madam Chair, what is the cost to each household for carbon tax number 2 in Canada?
Chrystia Freeland Liberal University—Rosedale, ON
Madam Chair, there is no such thing. There is a clean fuel regulation. Actually, the member opposite, himself, along with his colleagues, campaigned on—
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Conservative
Stephen Ellis Conservative Cumberland—Colchester, NS
Madam Chair, once again, continuing to say the same thing over again does not make it true.
What is the cost per litre of carbon tax number 1?
Chrystia Freeland Liberal University—Rosedale, ON
Madam Chair, as I said, the Conservatives campaigned on a carbon price. Every single elected Conservative member of Parliament campaigned on a carbon price.
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Conservative
Stephen Ellis Conservative Cumberland—Colchester, NS
Madam Chair, what is the total amount for carbon tax 1, carbon tax 2 and the HST on a litre of fuel?
Chrystia Freeland Liberal University—Rosedale, ON
Madam Chair, Canadians understand that not acting is a choice as well.
The price—
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Conservative
Stephen Ellis Conservative Cumberland—Colchester, NS
Madam Chair, the answer is 61¢.
What is the Nova Scotia GDP contraction as a result of carbon tax 2?
Chrystia Freeland Liberal University—Rosedale, ON
Madam Chair, in fact, economists are putting a number on the price of inaction. The Canadian Institute for Climate Choices says that we spent—
