Mr. Speaker, I will not address Mr. Zappa's comments, which were grossly exaggerated. Once, when I had a gas-powered car, I spilled gas on my shoes. I did not go around saying that my car smelled of gas for four or five weeks. His remarks were exaggerated and do not represent the reality of electric vehicles. That being said, what really annoys me is to see elected members of Quebec's National Assembly stand up on an opposition day to defend an industry that does not benefit Quebec at all. The electrification of transportation would allow Quebec to successfully develop electrification. What the Conservatives want is to make life more difficult for Quebeckers.
In the House of Commons on June 17th, 2025. See this statement in context.