Discussion · Oral Questions
Carol Anstey Conservative
“Large parts of Gros Morne National Park could catch fire easily because of insect damage. Why has the government refused to join the provincial program to protect our forests?”
“Mr. Speaker, targets may not matter to that Liberal minister, but disabled Canadians rely on those supports and they certainly deserve better. Large areas of Gros Morne National Park are covered in dry timber and at risk of wildfire because of the spruce budworm outbreak. Why have the Liberals refused to join the provincial control program, putting Newfoundland and Labrador forests at risk of fire?”
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Opposition question in Question Period
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This statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “may not matter to that Liberal minister”.
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Mr. Speaker, targets may not matter to that Liberal minister, but disabled Canadians rely on those supports and they certainly deserve better. Large areas of Gros Morne National Park are covered in dry timber and at risk of wildfire because of the spruce budworm outbreak. Why have the Liberals refused to join the provincial control program, putting Newfoundland and Labrador forests at risk of fire?