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The Environment

In a debate on the environment, the NDP accused the government of abandoning the environment and ignoring renewable energy advocates, while the Liberals touted new methane regulations and clean investment tax credits, and working with Alberta. The debate seemed to involve more political posturing than substantive discussion of environmental policy.

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Jenny Kwan

NDP
“I want the Prime Minister to give in to our demands. He should stop being mean and listen to us or else.”
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Wade Grant

Liberal
“Everyone should do what we want. We put new rules on you. We give money to our stuff. I went to a place and said it was good for first nations and the environment.”
Our translation 65% shorter