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Climate Change

A debate where the Bloc leader implied the current Liberal government is not doing enough on climate change compared to when Trudeau was in charge, and the Liberal member defended their record and team's commitment to the environment. The Bloc leader criticized past Liberal moves like pipelines and accused them of lacking seriousness, while the Liberal focused on Canada's global leadership and recent nature protection moves.

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Yves-François Blanchet

Bloc Québécois
“I don't like the government's climate policy. The environment matters. I want the government to spend more on that. Hey, remember when I liked the Liberal leader's policy better? I miss that.”
Our translation 69% shorter

Hon. Julie Dabrusin

Liberal
“We are full of people ready to keep spending on climate programs. We already spent a lot on many things. We will keep spending. We're a team.”
Our translation 57% shorter

Yves-François Blanchet

Bloc Québécois
“You spent money badly. Your climate programs are a trick. They won't work and are very bad. Admit you were wrong.”
Our translation 70% shorter

Hon. Julie Dabrusin

Liberal
“I am right and you are wrong. I know your past position. I want to talk about how much we are helping nature instead. We have many plans and strategies. I do not want to admit to any mistakes.”
Our translation 65% shorter

Yves-François Blanchet

Bloc Québécois
“I want to correct your mistake. I know your past position too. Your party once tried something and failed. I want to remind everyone of that failure.”
Our translation 53% shorter

Yves-François Blanchet

Bloc Québécois
“I pretend to apologize. I'll critique other parties instead of stating my own position. And I'll misconstrue what their members have said.”
Our translation 61% shorter

Hon. Julie Dabrusin

Liberal
“I'll say everyone on my team agrees with me no matter what. I want taxpayers to spend money on electricity. I need to make everyone think we're doing something on climate.”
Our translation 69% shorter