Mr. Speaker, it is very simple. The carbon tax did not apply in Quebec, so Quebeckers did not get the rebate. It is very simple.
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Carbon Pricing June 18th, 2025
Mr. Speaker, it is very simple. The carbon tax did not apply in Quebec, so Quebeckers did not get the rebate. It is very simple.
Automotive Industry June 18th, 2025
Mr. Speaker, I have a question for the Conservatives. Why, in this moment, when we are facing unjustified tariffs from the United States, are they talking down a climate-competitive industry that is right here in our country? In fact, globally, if they looked at the reports, including the International Energy Agency's reports, global rates for the purchase of EVs are going up, so this is a growing sector. I hope they will support it, because we do.
Automotive Industry June 18th, 2025
Mr. Speaker, what we are hearing right now is completely absurd and a bit ridiculous.
I will say it again: We will help people who work for automakers. If the Conservatives want to imply that the cars we manufacture in Canada are no good, that is their prerogative. The Liberal Party and I will always support our auto industry.
Automotive Industry June 18th, 2025
Mr. Speaker, again, we are not forcing people to buy EVs, any more than we are banning internal combustion vehicles. It is also important to mention that EVs are less expensive to use and are cheaper to maintain. Canadians want access to these vehicles.
Why do the Conservatives not want Canadians to have that choice?
Automotive Industry June 18th, 2025
Mr. Speaker, let us start by clarifying one thing: We are not banning gas-powered cars.
Furthermore, in Quebec, regulations are in place to ensure that Quebeckers have access to the sale of electric vehicles. These rules already exist, even in my colleague's riding.
Automotive Industry June 18th, 2025
Mr. Speaker, it is nice to hear that the Conservatives are finally recognizing that we are talking about an industry that is facing unjustified tariffs from the United States. However, let us also talk about how our auto sector is important. We need to support it in this moment. It is creating well-paying union jobs in our country. An EV standard actually makes sure that new electric vehicles are available to Canadians. They are cheaper to operate; they are cheaper on upkeep, and Canadians want to be able to have access.
Automotive Industry June 18th, 2025
Mr. Speaker, let us first start with a fact, which is that there is no ban on gas-powered vehicles. More to the point, once again, we are seeing the Conservatives talking down one of our most important industries, which is employing hard-working auto workers in our country at the very moment we are facing tariff threats from the United States. I find it rich that the Conservatives are choosing to take this position instead of talking up a growing and important industry.
We stand with our auto workers.
Automotive Industry June 17th, 2025
Mr. Speaker, first of all, we are not banning snowmobiles and things like that. When we speak here in the House, we really have to have our facts straight. Second, the Government of Quebec has already established regulations to ensure that Quebeckers have access to zero-emission vehicles. If my colleague wants to talk to us about that, then he should look at the regulations in his own province.
What is more, Quebeckers are buying electric vehicles. In Quebec, 25% of new vehicles sold are electric.
Automotive Industry June 17th, 2025
Mr. Speaker, once again it is so shocking, in a moment when our auto industry is under fire from the unjustified tariffs from the United States, that we have the Conservatives talking down a growing industry right in our country.
We are going to stand up for our auto workers, we are going to support our auto workers and we are going to make sure Canadians have access to a growing area for vehicles. It is actually growing globally. We are going to make sure Canadians have access to zero-emission vehicles.
The Environment June 17th, 2025
Mr. Speaker, Canadians and Quebeckers have asked us to build a strong economy. They asked us to build projects of national significance. That is exactly what we are going to do, but we are going to do it while protecting the environment each time.
I hope that the Bloc Québécois will consider supporting our bill.