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Paris Agreement Madam Speaker, I want to thank my opposition colleague for saying with certainty that the NDP will support this evening’s motion regarding the Paris agreement. I am really happy to hear that. I want to be clear: the targets were not just adopted by our party, but the provinces
June 6th, 2017House debate
Catherine McKennaLiberal
The Environment Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member opposite for her long-time advocacy work on climate change . We are all in this together. We have only one planet. Canada is steadfast in our commitment to the Paris agreement. If the U.S. administration is going to step back, we are
June 2nd, 2017House debate
Catherine McKennaLiberal
The Environment Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to ensuring environmental risks linked to development are addressed before projects proceed. After considering the joint review panel's report, on February 18, 2016, I requested that OPG, the proponent of the deep geological repository p
May 31st, 2017House debate
Catherine McKennaLiberal
The Environment Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to the ongoing protection of Wood Buffalo National Park. A comprehensive review of legislation, regulations, and management practices is in place to ensure the protection of Wood Buffalo National Park, including the outstanding universal v
May 30th, 2017House debate
Catherine McKennaLiberal
Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, Environment and Climate Change Canada has one video from World Meteorological Day 2017, which appeared on the Environment and Climate Change minister’s Twitter account between March 23, 2017, and April 6, 2017. The video was produced with internal resources and Get
May 29th, 2017House debate
Catherine McKennaLiberal
Taxation Mr. Speaker, I want Canadians to be able to breathe. That is why we have a Canadian plan for the climate and that is why we are putting a price on pollution. We are seeing the effects of climate change. They are real and we are working with the provinces and territories, includin
May 18th, 2017House debate
Catherine McKennaLiberal
The Environment Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased that through the leadership of the Ontario government, there is a price on pollution in Ontario. In fact, there is a price on pollution in provinces across the country. I was actually very pleased—
May 18th, 2017House debate
Catherine McKennaLiberal
The Environment Mr. Speaker, I do not understand why the party opposite is against innovation and good jobs. In fact, I just tried a minivan made in Windsor. It is the first electric hybrid minivan. It will reduce emissions. It will cost less money for consumers, and it is creating good jobs in
May 18th, 2017House debate
Catherine McKennaLiberal
The Environment Mr. Speaker, unlike the party opposite, Canadians know that polluting is not free. We are seeing droughts, fires, and floods across the country and around the world, which has impacted on human health. That is why we are working with the provinces and territories to put a price o
May 18th, 2017House debate
Catherine McKennaLiberal
The Environment Mr. Speaker, four out of five Canadians already live in a jurisdiction where there is a price on pollution, through the leadership of the provinces and territories. We appreciate that. We are working with the provinces and territories because once again, unlike the party opposite
May 18th, 2017House debate
Catherine McKennaLiberal
National Parks Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Scarborough—Rouge Park for his tireless advocacy on behalf of the Rouge national urban park. The Minister of Transport and I have announced a significant step toward the completion of Rouge national urban park with the transfer
May 17th, 2017House debate
Catherine McKennaLiberal
The Environment Mr. Speaker, we know that climate change poses a serious threat to our health and well-being, our economy, our communities, and our natural environment. Even with concerted efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the effects of climate change are expected to persist and worse
May 12th, 2017House debate
Catherine McKennaLiberal
Canadian Heritage Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member opposite for working so collaboratively on parks issues. Our government is committed to reconciliation with indigenous peoples, and we value our relationship with the Inuit of Nunavut and the Nunavut government. The wrecks of HMS
May 11th, 2017House debate
Catherine McKennaLiberal
The Environment Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. Environment and Climate Change Canada's investigation of Volkswagen is ongoing, and I cannot comment further.
May 11th, 2017House debate
Catherine McKennaLiberal
The Environment Mr. Speaker, we are committed to working with the provinces, territories, and indigenous peoples on the protection and recovery of Canada’s species at risk, including caribou, in a timely manner using conservation measures based on sound science and robust recovery plans. Provin
May 9th, 2017House debate
Catherine McKennaLiberal