The Environment  Mr. Speaker, we have learned that Ottawa intends to make Quebec pay the carbon tax because Canada is not going to meet the Paris Agreement targets. Quebec's per capita greenhouse gas emissions are two and a half times less than Canada's. The government has missed the mark; we are

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, in that case, they should join us. This government purchased a $17-billion pipeline. This government is getting all worked up because the U.S. president-elect is not interested in Keystone XL. This government took advantage of the pandemic to authorize 100 oil drill

National Strategy to Redress Environmental Racism Act  Mr. Speaker, before getting into the Bloc Québécois's reasons for not supporting this bill, I want to emphasize a few points. First, we recognize that problems related to geographical disparities affect people's standard of living and their access to a quality environment. Secon

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, December 12 is the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement, a historic agreement to fight climate change. I was there in 2015. People were very hopeful, but they were also cautious. Canada said it was back in the fight, and countries pledged not to let warming exce

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, we are requesting a recorded vote.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, we have an idea about what the federal government should do better, since it is lecturing us about long-term care facilities. In March, the mayor of Montreal had to personally go to Dorval airport to give updates on the pandemic because the federal government was m

Fall Economic Statement  Mr. Speaker, the leader of the official opposition had plenty of suggestions and advice for the government on what it should have done and what it should do in the future. I would like to hear his thoughts on a measure proposed by the Bloc Québécois that could help reduce the de

Intergovernmental Relations  Mr. Speaker, Ottawa must respect Quebec's environmental laws; it is that simple. Quebec has the strictest environmental assessment process in Canada. We are certainly not about to let the federal government run roughshod over it. That is why the Bloc Québécois is pushing for Que

Aeronautics Act  Mr. Speaker, my colleague from Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie should not worry. The Bloc Québécois is still against the pipelines that are being shoved down our throats. We were unable to do so in January, so we are waiting for committee stage to insert that missing part back into Bil

Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague from Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot. The Paris Agreement was signed on December 12, 2015. All of the countries were required to review their targets after five years. The targets agreed to in 2015 will allow the planet's temperature to rise by 3° or 4

Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act  Madam Speaker, I agree with some of the things my colleague said. An act is not an action plan, but it needs a binding reduction target. That is the whole purpose of a climate act. The commissioner of the environment and sustainable development told the Standing Committee on Env

Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his question. He sits with me on the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. We obviously support Bill C-215, and we tabled it before Bill C-12. Our bill contains targets, including interim targets, as

Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act  Madam Speaker, it feels funny taking the floor after such an emotional moment. I will be sharing my time with the hon. member for Saint-Jean. Bill C-12 talks about an action plan. That is the term used. To us, an action plan means measures, tasks, activities, deadlines and the

Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act  Mr. Speaker, I must say that a lot of what the member for Whitby said in his speech was music to my ears. He is obviously aware of all the damage that global warming is doing to the environment and human health. However, since he talked about two billion trees, if we overlook t

Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act  Mr. Speaker, I very much appreciate the part of my colleague's speech on workers. Indeed, there will be no change if we do not think about workers. However, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said in 2018 that we needed to leave 80% of fossil fuels in the ground if we