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Climate Change

The Liberals and Bloc Québécois argued about climate change. The Bloc accused the Liberals of backtracking on climate commitments and not having numbers to show the impact. The Liberals defended their actions, citing their nature plan's benefits for biodiversity and climate, and mentioning strengthened methane regulations that reduce emissions by 400 megatonnes.

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Patrick Bonin

Bloc Québécois
“The government is not doing enough on climate change. I think a politician quitting says so. I want the government to do more like my preferred policies.”
Our translation 75% shorter

Hon. Nathalie Provost

Liberal
“We think our current plans are enough for the environment. We will not do more than we have said.”
Our translation 77% shorter

Patrick Bonin

Bloc Québécois
“The Liberals have no idea how bad their climate failures are. I want the government to prove me wrong with real numbers.”
Our translation 79% shorter

Hon. Julie Dabrusin

Liberal
“I will list big numbers to make our climate policies sound good.”
Our translation 87% shorter