The Environment  Mr. Speaker, Canadians expect the government to take action on climate change while also growing the economy, and the fall economic statement maintained that commitment. Under our plan to restart the economy after COVID-19, we will provide grants of up to $5,000 to help Canadian

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, the fact is that the legislation includes solid accountability and transparency measures for all future governments. My colleague must be aware that the architectural structure of the Paris Agreement is based on the year 2030, just like British Columbia's plan, Queb

National Strategy to Redress Environmental Racism Act  Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased to be able to speak to Bill C-230, an act respecting the development of a national strategy to redress environmental racism, which was introduced by the member for Cumberland—Colchester. The objective of this bill is to promote efforts across Can

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, our government committed to exceeding our Paris target and getting Canada to net-zero emissions by 2050. We have already put together the most comprehensive plan, which will see the biggest emissions reduction in Canadian history, but we know we have more work to do.

The Environment  Madam Speaker, in reality, we are accountable for this. We are submitting regular reports for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change on its greenhouse gas emissions and climate change actions. The reporting includes the annual submission of the national invento

The Environment  Madam Speaker, Canadians are already seeing the effects of climate change. We know they want us to take ambitious climate action. That is why the government introduced the Canadian net-zero emissions accountability act, which will include a target to ensure that Canada achieves n

Gender-based Violence  Mr. Speaker, during these 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, I would like to highlight the pandemic's impact on victims of domestic violence. Many women's shelters like La Passerelle in my riding, Vaudreuil—Soulanges, have seen an increase in demand for their serv

Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act  Mr. Speaker, the member spoke at great length about innovation and Liberals wholeheartedly agree that innovation will play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, in addition to that, we have had top experts in the world, both in the scientific and economic fiel

Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act  Madam Speaker, I am glad to speak today in the House. I have a couple of comments and two questions in particular. The hon. member spoke to how he loves to take walks, appreciates nature and wants to protect our environment for future generations. My first question is this: Why

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Vimy for her work on climate action. Last week, our government presented a major component of our plan to grow a prosperous economy for Canada while tackling the challenges of climate change. Unions, industry, environmentalists and large compan

Points of Order  Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I was informed following my member's statement that half of my statement was unheard. There was a technical difficulty. It is an important member's statement honouring veterans, and I am hopeful the House will provide me with an opportuni

Points of Order  Mr. Speaker, as Remembrance Day draws near, members of my community of Vaudreuil—Soulanges join Canadians from coast to coast in proudly wearing a poppy in recognition of the millions who have served, and continue to serve, our country. As we do so, we not only acknowledge thei

Poppy Campaign  Madam Speaker, as Remembrance Day draws near, members of my community of Vaudreuil—Soulanges join Canadians from coast to coast to coast in proudly wearing a poppy in recognition of the millions who have served and continue to serve our country. As we do so, we not only acknowle

Infrastructure  Madam Speaker, our government is committed to growing our economy while protecting our environment, and we will continue to ensure all good projects move forward in a timely manner. With Canada's new Impact Assessment Act, our government is increasing regulatory certainty and c

Infrastructure  Madam Speaker, this government is committed to the sustainable and responsible developments of major resource projects in support of a healthy economy for all Canadians. We are working to ensure our energy and natural resource sectors remain a source of good middle-class jobs, pr