Discussion · Government Orders
Maxime Blanchette-Joncas Bloc Québécois
“This bill lets projects start without environmental reviews, and it lets a minister ignore current laws. I want the member to explain how that protects the environment.”
“Mr. Speaker, I heard my colleague say in her speech that Bill C‑39 would uphold high environmental standards. Under the bill, it is possible to start a project without even conducting environmental assessments. Where are the high environmental standards? A minister can decide to circumvent all laws currently on the books. Where are the high environmental standards? Can my colleague briefly explain that?”
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Mr. Speaker, I heard my colleague say in her speech that Bill C‑39 would uphold high environmental standards. Under the bill, it is possible to start a project without even conducting environmental assessments. Where are the high environmental standards? A minister can decide to circumvent all laws currently on the books. Where are the high environmental standards? Can my colleague briefly explain that?