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Natural Resources December 9th, 2015
Mr. Speaker, 20% of GNP of Canada rests in the natural resource sector. We are serious about moving those resources in a responsible way to export markets, and we will do it in a way that will have the public confidence of Canadians.
We will do it by consulting indigenous communities as well.
Natural Resources December 9th, 2015
Mr. Speaker, perhaps we should review the success of those on the other side of the House in getting pipelines built.
I have already been in Alberta, and I have seen the results of this very low spot in the commodity cycle. While the prices are low, we will be modernizing the National Energy Board, so when pipelines are built, they will have the confidence of Canadians.
The Environment December 9th, 2015
Mr. Speaker, we are going to modernize the National Energy Board, and what that means is that it will be reflective of regional difference, representing the entire country. It will embody into its work respect for indigenous communities and indigenous culture. We have to restore public confidence in the regulatory process so we can move our resources to market responsibly and sustainably.
The Environment December 9th, 2015
Mr. Speaker, for those projects that are currently under review, the proponents will not be asked to go back to square one. There will be a transition period that will embody the principles that were in the campaign platform. In the Prime Minister's mandate to me and the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, it will be transparent and it will involve consultation with indigenous communities.
Natural Resources December 8th, 2015
Mr. Speaker, let me start by saying how much of a privilege it is for me to represent the people of Winnipeg South Centre.
It is always very hurtful to review the consequence of job losses in any sector. The natural resource sector in Canada accounts for 20% of the gross national product of the country. We in the government know that we have to grow the economy sustainably while protecting the environment. That is what we intend to do.
Our hearts go out to those who are suffering because of economic dislocation. It is our commitment--