Discussion · Government Orders
Mario Beaulieu Bloc Québécois
“This bill permanently lets the government bypass environmental laws and regulations. We are in a climate emergency. Does my colleague agree that this bill will cause more climate disasters and cost the public more money?”
“Mr. Speaker, Bill C‑5 allowed the government to circumvent at least 12 laws and seven environmental regulations. It had discretionary power to do so, which was limited to five years. Bill C‑39 removes that limit and makes permanent the ability to circumvent environmental laws. Does my colleague not agree that, at this stage, given that we are experiencing a climate emergency, this would lead to even more climate disasters, which would bring with it an enormous cost for public services?”
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Mr. Speaker, Bill C‑5 allowed the government to circumvent at least 12 laws and seven environmental regulations. It had discretionary power to do so, which was limited to five years. Bill C‑39 removes that limit and makes permanent the ability to circumvent environmental laws. Does my colleague not agree that, at this stage, given that we are experiencing a climate emergency, this would lead to even more climate disasters, which would bring with it an enormous cost for public services?