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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—