“I want to make excuses for the Prime Minister's pipeline plan. We have to live in the real world and work on other things. We're still working on our climate targets. I'm doing my part with my nature strategy. Everyone likes it.”
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Discussion about a new oil pipeline project that is opposed by some as environmentally damaging. The government defends the project, arguing that economic development is important alongside environmental protection. Most of the debate consisted of partisan attacks and rhetoric between the Bloc and Liberals.
“I want to have it both ways. I want credit for spending a lot on the environment. I also want credit for helping oil and gas. I'm very proud of announcements. I like to list big spending numbers and targets that are far away.”