Mr. Speaker, I would like my colleague to explain why her government ignores scientific opinions on projects of national interest, such as the pipeline it proposes to build.
I questioned Canada's chief science advisor at the Standing Committee on Science and Research. When I asked her to confirm that the government was creating a law in order to circumvent every law but the Criminal Code, including environmental, tax and transportation laws, she told me that she was never consulted about the list of projects of national interest and then described the situation as a “nightmare”.
The Liberals, like the Conservatives, are ignoring the science. At least the Conservatives admit it. The Liberals only turn to science when it suits them. I would like my colleague to explain why, in her country, all of the chief science advisor's opinions get shelved.