Discussion · Private Members' Business
Patrick Bonin Bloc Québécois
“Preparing for floods and droughts is important. But why do we need a new law to create this strategy? How will this plan respect provincial powers, especially in Quebec?”
“Madam Speaker, I would like to commend my hon. colleague for introducing this bill. We all know how important it is that we improve our flood and drought preparedness. There was a question that came up in committee, and I think it is important to allow my colleague to explain it to people. Why is this bill needed in order to implement a strategy? The government often launches strategies without legislation. Furthermore, how can we ensure that a province, especially one like Quebec, which is ahead of the curve, will be respected within its jurisdiction when the federal government implements a strategy of this kind?”
Official Hansard
Madam Speaker, I would like to commend my hon. colleague for introducing this bill. We all know how important it is that we improve our flood and drought preparedness. There was a question that came up in committee, and I think it is important to allow my colleague to explain it to people. Why is this bill needed in order to implement a strategy? The government often launches strategies without legislation. Furthermore, how can we ensure that a province, especially one like Quebec, which is ahead of the curve, will be respected within its jurisdiction when the federal government implements a strategy of this kind?