“I hope this resignation makes people pay attention. It takes courage to stand up for the environment. We've worked with him on issues like climate and protecting nature. We didn't always agree, but he understood the climate needs action. He fought for the environment. Now the government is backing off and putting fossil fuels first while people face disasters. Thank you for your courage and service. Keep fighting for climate justice. We want to keep working with you on this.”
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In a debate meant to be about a budget implementation bill, parliamentarians instead spent their time congratulating and reminiscing with a retiring MP in an irrelevant mutual admiration session. The actual budget, spending, or governance of the country was barely discussed.