Kim Rudd

[Natural Resources, December 1st, 2016]

Mr. Speaker, some members of the House believe the answer is the Leap Manifesto, and the only choice for the future is to leave it in the ground. Others believe that the NDP should stand with Canadians trying to get back to work. These projects will create thousands of well-paying, middle-class jobs.

There is not a country in the world that would find 200 billion barrels of oil and leave it in the ground while there are markets for it.

Our decisions on major projects reflect a balanced approach that will create prosperity while we seek to protect the environment we cherish.

[Indigenous Affairs, December 1st, 2016]

Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister has said:

...one of the great things about Canada is people are more than free to express their opinions, to express their disappointment with governments in peaceful ways and we expect them and encourage them to [do so].

There are passionate voices on all sides of these decisions. Some people want everything built, some want nothing built. Our government is committed to making decisions based on facts and evidence. We believe the decisions that we took this week are in the best interests of Canada and indeed in the best interests of Canadians.

[Natural Resources, November 30th, 2016]

Mr. Speaker, Canadians have clearly told us the environment and the economy must go hand in hand.

That is why our government has done the hard work to price carbon pollution, to protect our oceans and coastlines, and put in place world-leading safety standards for pipelines.

Our announcement yesterday will create thousands of good, middle-class jobs, and generate billions of dollars for our economy. That is money that can be invested in hospitals, roads, schools, and clean energy initiatives, leaving a cleaner, more prosperous country for our children and grandchildren.

[Natural Resources, November 30th, 2016]

Mr. Speaker, yesterday Canada took a step forward in supporting thousands of well-paying middle-class jobs. Our government had taken concrete actions to protect our coasts. It put a price on pollution, while finding new markets for our resources.

However, do not take my word for this. This is what Alberta NDP Premier Rachel Notley had to say:

We don't have to choose between the environment and building the economy. Canada is going to be a global leader on climate change. And our country will still create jobs and greater economic equality.

The Alberta NDP seems to get it. When will the party opposite?

[Natural Resources, November 30th, 2016]

Mr. Speaker, no relationship is more important to our government than the one with indigenous peoples. We are committed to a renewed nation-to-nation relationship based on recognition of rights, respect, co-operation, and partnership. We have had the opportunity to meet many of the indigenous chiefs, including in the Lower Mainland, affected by these projects to hear their concerns first-hand.

Our government continues to work with indigenous leaders in the development of our sustainable natural resources.

[Natural Resources, November 30th, 2016]

Mr. Speaker, Canadians know that strong action on the environment is good for our economy. It makes us more competitive, fosters innovation, and reduces pollution. With the approval of these projects and with our announcement of the tanker moratorium, we are moving in the right direction.

These projects will create thousands of good-paying jobs for Canadians and generate billions of dollars for our economy.

[Natural Resources, November 30th, 2016]

Mr. Speaker, these projects will create 22,000 direct, good-paying jobs for Canadians, including Albertans, and generate billions of dollars for our economy.

On this side of the House, we are supporting Canadian workers, and I encourage members opposite to join us.

[Natural Resources, November 30th, 2016]

Mr. Speaker, as we have said, we accomplished more in one year than they did in a decade. We listened to Canadians about how the environment and the economy go hand in hand—

[Natural Resources, November 30th, 2016]

Mr. Speaker, the TMX and Line 3 projects received government approval because they met our standards on the environment, but not all pipelines meet these strict criteria.

The Government of Canada has directed the National Energy Board to dismiss the application for the northern gateway pipeline. After consultations, it has become clear that the project is not in the best interests of the local affected communities, including indigenous people.

The Great Bear Rainforest is no place for a pipeline, and the Douglas Channel is no place for tanker traffic.

[The Environment, November 25th, 2016]

Mr. Speaker, our government understands the importance of the energy sector to our economy and to the livelihoods of Canadians. We have been clear that natural resources projects must go forward in an environmentally sustainable manner.

The government's final decision on each major resource project will be informed by facts and evidence, including public consultation and the traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples.

Each major resource project has to be judged on its own merits, in order to determine if it is in the overall Canadian best interests.