Discussion · Government Orders
Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault Liberal
“This bill helps us build clean energy projects faster while still protecting the environment. Projects like Churchill Falls and wind farms off Halifax can power our economy. I want the member to explain how he sees the value of these green projects and why we should build them quickly.”
“Madam Speaker, our colleague delivered a rousing speech. It is always interesting to hear such speeches in the House, but there was a hint of exaggeration in some of his points. I would like to point out that Bill C-39 makes it very clear that we are able to move forward more quickly with projects of interest—projects that can contribute to the Canadian economy—while complying with rigorous environmental standards. The two can go hand in hand, and those standards must always be met. He mentioned the list of projects. I am thinking specifically of Churchill Falls, which is the largest investment in renewable energy in North American history. I am thinking of the offshore wind projects off the coast of Halifax, in Atlantic Canada. I would like to hear my colleague’s views on the potential these projects have in terms of clean energy and on why it is important to move quickly to develop them.”
Madam Speaker, our colleague delivered a rousing speech. It is always interesting to hear such speeches in the House, but there was a hint of exaggeration in some of his points. I would like to point out that Bill C-39 makes it very clear that we are able to move forward more quickly with projects of interest—projects that can contribute to the Canadian economy—while complying with rigorous environmental standards. The two can go hand in hand, and those standards must always be met. He mentioned the list of projects. I am thinking specifically of Churchill Falls, which is the largest investment in renewable energy in North American history. I am thinking of the offshore wind projects off the coast of Halifax, in Atlantic Canada. I would like to hear my colleague’s views on the potential these projects have in terms of clean energy and on why it is important to move quickly to develop them.