Madam Speaker, the provincial governments, industry, environmental groups and local communities have all been clear: They want this legislation to pass.
The Conservatives, for their part, have done all they can to prevent Atlantic Canadians from benefiting from the huge $1-million economic opportunity associated with offshore wind energy. The Conservatives invited climate sceptics to testify in committee. They filibustered for months. They proposed amendments to kill this bill.
This motion is the only way to overcome Conservative obstruction. My colleague opposite knows that full well.