Mr. Speaker, the truth is that the Government of Canada is committed to making our country an energy superpower. I think we can agree about that. I say this at a time when our new government is laying the groundwork to build projects of national significance while fighting climate change and defending our economic sovereignty. If we want our country to remain competitive over the long term, we must not only diversify our country's energy production but also offer to produce oil and gas with the lowest possible emissions.
By decarbonizing oil and gas production, we will position Canada as a supplier of choice for fossil fuels in a future that prioritizes low-carbon sources of production. For example, the European Union plans on imposing a fee on high-methane imports of oil and gas.
The clean energy revolution represents a tremendous economic opportunity for Canada to be more globally competitive while fighting climate change. I believe that no Canadian wants our country to be left behind. Enabling Canada to become the world's leading energy superpower in both clean and conventional energy will in turn sustain hundreds of thousands of good careers in the skilled trades.
Despite the many economic challenges Canada is currently facing, we must not forget that the climate change emergency remains. We need to look no further than the massive impacts that forest fires are having on communities and families in western Canada today. We cannot simply let up on our climate fight. The time is now to make a difference and ensure that we have the best possible future for everyone.