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Climate Change

A debate about the Liberals wanting to build more oil pipelines and cut regulatory red tape to speed up construction. The Liberals insist they care about the environment and fighting climate change despite their push for more fossil fuel infrastructure. The Bloc argues this vision is stuck in the 19th century.

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Hon. Julie Dabrusin

Liberal
“I want to protect the environment. I want our government to fight climate change. We have a nature strategy. It's a big investment. We put in methane rules. People in other countries think we're doing well. We want to keep going. I hope other people will agree and support us.”
Our translation 45% shorter

Hon. Julie Dabrusin

Liberal
“We are fighting climate change. We will stay the course. Look, we have an auto strategy. We will reduce greenhouse gases and create jobs. We are protecting nature. We have methane regulations to reduce emissions by 400 megatonnes. We are getting the job done.”
Our translation 48% shorter

Hon. Steven MacKinnon

Liberal
“Quebeckers know big energy projects are good for the economy. We'll keep building them. We're also spending on the Contrecoeur port project. My colleague's riding has a port too.”
Our translation 68% shorter