Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act  Mr. Speaker, at their recent convention, the Liberals voted against the proposal of their party's Quebec wing to promote green energy and to put an end to fossil fuel subsidies. Despite all the good intentions and fine speeches, the Liberal Party rejected this proposal. We cannot transition to clean energy while increasing fossil fuel subsidies, as is currently happening.

Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act  Mr. Speaker, we completely agree that Ottawa must work with Quebec, the provinces and the different levels of government. That is not the issue, and promoting this collaboration is part of our DNA. We really want environmental matters to be an exclusive jurisdiction of Quebec. In my view, collaborating with the provinces means, for example, not imposing an oil project when the provinces do not want it.

Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act  Mr. Speaker, I will simply say that most of the useful ideas can be found in the bill that the Bloc Québécois introduced, such as the need for real accountability, a recognized monitoring and oversight body, and 2030 targets. In other words, we cannot simply rely on good intentions and let the minister assess his own performance.

Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act  I believe that—

Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act  Madam Speaker, certainly, I will gladly pick up where I left off. I was a little surprised by the interruption, as I did not think we were there yet. Bill C-12 needs to include an action plan, measures and a review by an independent body that will assess whether the targets are being met and whether Canada is fulfilling its obligations under the Paris Agreement.

Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act  Madam Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to speak to this bill. One thing is very clear. Climate change is truly the greatest challenge of this century, if not this millennium. The Bloc Québécois examined this bill carefully, and we support it in principle simply because we cannot be against doing the right thing.

Laurentian University in Sudbury  Madam Speaker, I thank the member for her speech and for quoting an urban planner I like very much, Jane Jacobs, who was in favour of Quebec independence, in fact, because it would be good for the Montreal area. Does the member believe there is a problem in bilingual universities?

Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2020  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague, who is an advocate for culture and who could undoubtedly answer this question better than I can. She is a real expert on the subject. She is an actor and singer, and she represents a riding that unfortunately lost Félix Leclerc, one of the greatest singers in the history of Quebec, maybe even the greatest.

Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2020  Madam Speaker, obviously what we need is a policy. In many ways, we needed a policy even without the COVID-19 situation. It was essential before that. I shared some examples earlier: greening, recycling, maintenance, liquidity support, loans and support for research and development.

Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2020  Madam Speaker, of course I share all of the opposition parties' concerns. As a Quebecker, I look at the government's spending habits and the sometimes reckless way it spends its money. I have the same fears and that is why there needs to be constant monitoring. As we know, the Liberal government does not like the committees that monitor its actions, but I do hope that as opposition parties, we will be able to work together to monitor the government's actions and spending as closely as possible.

Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2020  Madam Speaker, in principle and out of sympathy, I say absolutely. Of course, the NDP's motions often include other aspects. Although they may have included such things as taxing the ultra rich, they also included others that encroached and infringed on provincial jurisdictions.

Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2020  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for her question. I think that it falls short in every way. Ticket refunds are all well and good, but it is important to remember that tickets could be a lot more expensive as of next year. That being said, regional service is very important.

Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2020  Madam Speaker, I will probably not have time to describe each of the proposals in detail. However, if my colleagues on all sides of the House are genuinely interested in the Bloc Québécois's proposals, I can go over them quickly. First, we need a flexible and special stimulus fund for performance venues, theatres, festivals and museums to help them adapt to the pandemic and meet their various needs.

Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2020  Madam Speaker, your colleague certainly recognizes that the wage subsidy that we supported and which we even came up with, for the most part, did help these sectors. However, as I was saying earlier, there is a need for specific assistance for all industries. I would also add that we definitely need general programs, but there is also a need for specific assistance when an industry is struggling more than others.

Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2020  Madam Speaker, I am very pleased to rise today on behalf of the Bloc Québécois to speak to Bill C-14, which would implement certain provisions of the November 30, 2020, economic statement and other measures. It is rather unusual that we are still talking about the economic statement on April 13, when a budget is being announced on Monday.