Climate Change

During question period, the Bloc Québécois asked about the government’s commitment to climate goals, citing a Liberal MP who wrote that he fears the government is abandoning its net-zero targets and warning against further compromise, and asking when the government would address what the Bloc called a pipeline-focused approach. The government replied that the climate crisis is real, that it is working with provinces including Alberta on its climate plan, and that it believes economic development and environmental protection can go together, pointing to a nature strategy to protect 30% of Canada’s land and water and to work with First Nations.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature)

Liberal
“Climate change is real. We must work together to deal with it. I spoke with leaders in Alberta last week about our climate plan, and we will keep working together.”
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Mr. Speaker, the climate crisis, like the global crisis, is real and we are aware of that. The only way we are going to be able to deal with it is by working together. As far as Alberta is concerned, I had a great discussion with our Albertan colleagues last week about the rollout of the “Force of Nature” strategy. The dialogue is open. We will work together, we will learn. I believe that, by working together, we will build a clean Canada.

Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant

Liberal
“We can grow the economy while protecting the environment. Our plan will protect 30% of Canada's land and water, and we will work with First Nations on all projects.”
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Mr. Speaker, on this side of the House, we believe it is possible to pursue economic development while also respecting our environmental obligations. I would like to commend the work of the Secretary of State for Nature and the entire team here who have created a nature strategy that will protect 30% of our territory. As for my colleague’s question, obviously, any project will be carried out in collaboration and consultation with first nations.

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