“World events mostly set fuel prices, and we cannot control that. But our bill takes taxes off fuel until next year to help people. Will the Conservatives vote for it?”

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member opposite for her advocacy for the citizens of Long Range Mountains. As she may know, I worked in the refining business for decades. Although there have been some supply chain increases, on the whole, the price of fuel is, as she said, greatly impacted by global situations, which we do not have a lot of control over and are sometimes hard to predict. Our government has introduced measures recognizing the affordability issues that Canadians are facing, and Bill C-38 would take the tax off fuels until next year. Can the member comment on whether the Conservatives will support these measures?”

“The Conservatives try to take credit for cutting fuel taxes, but our Prime Minister brought in that tax relief to help Canadians. Manitoba's premier did the same thing. I want the member opposite to agree that cutting these taxes is simply about helping people.”

“Mr. Speaker, at times the Conservatives need a reality check, quite frankly. At the end of the day, they like to take credit for the excise tax relief. I can tell the member opposite that the new Prime Minister, who was elected 18 months ago, recognized the importance of giving tax relief to Canadians. This is not the only government that has done that. Wab Kinew, the Premier of Manitoba, did it a number of years ago. The Conservatives say it is a Conservative idea, but in reality it was a good idea, and it was a good thing for the Prime Minister of Canada, after getting elected, to give that tax break, because we are trying to help Canadians. That is what it is all about. Would the member not agree that it is about helping Canadians?”

“The Prime Minister understands the economy. Over the last 18 months, we removed the carbon tax on gas and are now cutting the fuel tax to save people money. These changes must be done carefully. I want the member to share his thoughts on this.”

“Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister was born in the Northwest Territories and grew up in Edmonton. He understands the importance of building a stronger and healthier economy. We can look at the number of initiatives that have taken place over the last 18 months. When we take a look at those initiatives, the one I would highlight today is getting rid of the carbon tax on gasoline and now reducing the excise tax. These are substantial savings for Canadians at a time when affordability is such an important issue. When we have policies of this nature, they need to be done in a measured way. I wonder if the member could provide his thoughts on that issue and do a comparison—”

“I want the member to clarify his party's position. Does the Conservative Party believe there should be no taxes at all on diesel or gasoline?”

“Mr. Speaker, I am wondering if the member can then provide clarification. Based on that question and his answer, is the Conservative Party of Canada’s position that there should be no form of taxation on diesel or gasoline?”

“I support our bill to keep federal fuel taxes low and I oppose the Conservative motion. Foreign wars are driving up fuel prices, which hurts Canadian families. Our government cut fuel taxes and is helping build major energy projects to keep our supply secure. The Conservatives do not have a real plan.”

“Mr. Speaker, we all know that Canada cannot take energy security for granted. In recent years, global conflicts have caused major disruptions to the world’s energy supply. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the war in Iran have both had a significant impact on international energy markets. Events thousands of kilometres away drive up global fuel prices, which increases costs here in Canada. Gas and diesel are part of everyday life for millions of Canadians. Whether we commute to work, drive kids to school, go shopping, visit family, run businesses or operate farm equipment, transportation is integral to everyday life and essential to the Canadian economy. Rising gas and diesel prices have a direct impact on Canadians and put significant financial pressure on families. Canadians deserve to have a serious debate in the House of Commons on the causes of these rising costs and the solutions that will make a real impact. With their proposal, the Conservatives would have us believe that because Canada has oil sands reserves, all we need to do is stick a pipe in and diesel will come out the other end, and that is how we would solve the problem. Although we do have large reserves of bitumen, it needs to be processed before it can be extracted. It then has to be refined and transported. The situation in eastern Canada is different from the situation in western Canada. All of that means that there is no easy solution. At the end of the day, though, this issue raises two far simpler questions: One, how can we bring down costs for Canadians today? Two, how can we make Canada less vulnerable to future disruptions? I attended a meeting of the European Union’s energy ministers in Ireland. One of the major issues on the table was, of course, diesel supplies. The EU is dealing with high costs, but it is much more concerned about supply. All that to say, the government believes that Canadians need both: a reduction in current costs and greater energy security for the future. A responsible energy strategy requires both immediate action and long-term planning. They go hand in hand, unlike what we are seeing in the Conservatives’ motion. That is exactly the approach that our government is taking. Supporting Canadians at this time of high gas and diesel prices is a priority for our government. That is why we have taken action. To respond to these rising fuel prices, we reduced federal taxes on fuel by 28¢ a litre by suspending the federal tax on diesel and gas. More recently, we introduced a bill to extend that support until January 31, 2027, and then to partially reduce the tax until the end of March. These tax cuts will hep Canadians save at the pump. Of course, this support will not resolve all of the challenges facing global energy markets, since foreign conflicts continue to disrupt supply. However, it will provide real support to Canadians while we are working at the international level to resolve this problem. Last Friday, G7 leaders met to discuss the impact that the high price of diesel was having on their respective countries, including Canada. To address this problem, the G7 leaders agreed to coordinate the release of 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to respond to the pressures affecting global energy markets. Canada’s contribution to this effort involves increasing private sector production and making 23.6 million barrels of Canadian crude oil available to global markets. I would also remind the House that this crude oil needs to be processed into diesel. Canada is also contributing to this effort by producing more diesel and other products at its own refineries. In fact, in April 2026, Canada’s diesel production increased by 16.3% over the previous year, reaching nearly 730,000 barrels per day, the highest level of production ever recorded in our country. It is important to mention that. Furthermore, during the same period, Canadian diesel exports rose by 64.7%. These measures have already paid off. The national price of diesel has fallen by more than four cents per litre since October 2. That said, more needs to be done to bring down the cost of living for Canadians, and our government is currently taking steps to ease this burden. While working to reduce the price of gas and diesel for Canadians, we are implementing various measures to leave more money in the pockets of Canadian families. For a family of four, the Canada groceries and essentials benefit will amount to nearly $1,900. That same family will receive the Canada child benefit, which will provide them with $7,000. Thanks to our personal income tax cut, this family will also save a further $840 this year, plus an additional $800 through Canada’s national school food program. Furthermore, this family could save up to $16,000 a year thanks to our government’s affordable child care program, as well as $730 a year through the Canadian dental care plan. These are all measures that the opposition, led by our Conservative friends, voted against. Affordability is central to our government’s work, and we are always going to strive to help families cope with the cost of living, including by lowering the price of diesel and gas. Along with measures to support Canadians, our government is taking steps to strengthen the energy security of Canada and its allies in order to improve our resilience to global energy supply disruptions. This means ensuring that our fuel transportation and storage infrastructure is up to the task and that our supply chains are reliable and resilient. Achieving this will require a regulatory framework that allows major projects to move forward with greater certainty and efficiency. Canadians have been clear: They want projects to happen faster. Opposition members are calling for the same thing. Investors want more certainty. Workers want to progress from the design phase to construction. That is why our government created the Major Projects Office, to clear the way for these major projects and fast-track decisions, because attracting investment depends not only on what Canada has, but also on its ability to get projects off the ground. Since the creation of the Major Projects Office, more than 15 projects in the energy, natural resources, and infrastructure sectors have benefited from streamlined processes, representing $126 billion in investment in our economy and the creation of more than 60,000 well-paying jobs. The need for that work has only become clearer as the world has changed. Countries around the world are rethinking supply chains. Markets are becoming less predictable. Allies are looking more closely at the resources and infrastructure that underpin their economy, and Canada must do the same. Energy security is essential to keeping energy and everyday living affordable in Canada. Reliable energy supplies can protect Canadians from sudden price shocks and can support businesses. Our energy future must focus on reliability, diversification, infrastructure investment and responsible development of our energy resources. By maintaining a secure and affordable energy system, we can strengthen our economy while improving the financial well-being of all Canadians. That is precisely why the government has made nation-building infrastructure a priority. Just last week, the Government of Canada designated the Pacific link as a project of national interest under the Building Canada Act. The project has the potential to move approximately one million additional barrels per day of Canadian oil to international markets and further diversify Canada’s export opportunities beyond a single customer. That decision reflects a simple reality: Canada needs more options, Canada needs more customers and Canada needs infrastructure capable of connecting our resources with both Canadian and international markets. The question today is not whether Canada should build major energy projects. The answer to that is a clear yes, and more importantly, the government is taking concrete steps to get them built. The Pacific link advanced not because someone announced a target. It advanced because government, industry and partners came together to begin the work of turning an idea into a project. That is how things get built: not through wish lists but through planning, investment, consultation, engineering, construction and execution, which are all things that are lacking in the motion before us today. A major pipeline will strengthen the long-term energy security of both Canada and our allies. On that note, let me add that the Trans Mountain Corporation is advancing optimization projects that would increase TMX capacity by about 360,000 barrels of oil per day. These projects will support Canada’s diversification efforts, increase our resilience and strengthen energy security globally. Energy security, however, also includes a range of energy types and projects. In September 2025, following the successful opening of LNG Canada phase one, our government referred LNG Canada phase two to the Major Projects Office. In September 2025, LNG Canada phase two expanded LNG Canada’s facility to double production from the current 14 million tonnes per year to a total of 28 million tonnes per year. This project will deliver low-carbon-intensity Canadian energy to the global market, helping diversify Canada’s trading partners, particularly in Asia and Europe. Just last week, the private sector proponents of this project announced a final investment decision: Major Projects Office referral, September 2025. Last week, there was a final investment decision, which actually brings $33 billion of investment into our country and strengthens the energy security of Canada and its allies. Thanks to this investment, thousands of jobs will be created as part of this project across the country, supporting our workers and our economy. In November 2025, our government referred the Ksi Lisims LNG project to the Major Projects Office. It is a proposed floating natural gas liquefaction, production, storage and offloading facility with a marine terminal located on the north coast of British Columbia. This project represents a $30-billion investment into Canada, and once built would operate as one of the most low-carbon facilities of this kind in the world. Since then, in May and June 2026, Ksi Lisims signed supply agreements with German purchasers for millions of tonnes per year of LNG supply. One of the purchasers, the Uniper utility, said, “Canada helps diversify Europe’s energy supply and strengthens resilience against future disruptions.” Further, the approval of the natural gas Sunrise expansion project, in partnership with 38 first nations, is also key to our objective of strengthening Canada’s energy security. It will add $3.3 billion to Canada’s economy annually and generate over $700 million in tax revenue, which we use for roads, hospitals and schools in B.C. At peak construction, it will create over 2,500 jobs to support Canadian communities. This approval, which was done in under two years, is part of our work to make Canada a clean and conventional energy superpower. In August of this year, our government announced, alongside the provinces of Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, the largest clean energy investment in North American history, at nearly $70 billion, to generate 14,000 megawatts of renewable power through the Churchill Falls and Gull Island hydroelectricity projects. The energy generated from these projects will be enough to power all the homes in Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto combined, while supporting 23,000 jobs and contributing $31 billion to Canada’s GDP. These investments are about ensuring Canada is better prepared for future disruption. We are now expanding our approach by streamlining the review of all projects in Canada. Our government made more progress than any other in history by signing one project, one review agreements with provinces to reduce duplication between federal and provincial permitting processes. We are now implementing one project, one review, one year through the building Canada strong act, Bill C-39. This bill, currently before the House of Commons, would strengthen our project review system by providing all required permits, not less, within a single year. This improvement would significantly quicken our permitting system, which has for too long been seen as discouraging investment in Canada. These improvements would be made while maintaining strong environmental standards and a robust consultation process with indigenous people, in full respect of indigenous people’s constitutional rights. Our government will always strive to build partnerships with first nations, Métis and Inuit, which is why one of our first acts in office was to double the indigenous loan guarantee program and support indigenous equity in major projects. Our government is pursuing both tracks at the same time: affordability measures for Canadians today and infrastructure that strengthens Canada’s resilience tomorrow. Now, that is a plan. Our government has been focused on both objectives in the extension of the federal fuel tax relief and by advancing the infrastructure that will strengthen Canada’s energy security over the long term. The challenges facing Canadians are happening now, and that is why the government acted when fuel prices began rising earlier this year. Canadians are asking for results. We all agree on that. They want relief from high costs. They want reliable fuel support. They want confidence that Canada will be better prepared when the next disruption comes, and it will. The government is acting on both fronts. It has delivered fuel tax relief and is working to strengthen domestic supply chains. It is advancing infrastructure that will make Canada more resilient in the years ahead. We can make diesel more affordable. We can make Canada more secure. We can do both without pretending that Canada alone controls the global price of diesel. This is the practical approach Canadians expect.”

“We know high diesel prices are hurting farmers. World events are causing this, not just Canada. Other countries face the same high costs and supply problems.”

“Mr. Speaker, of course, we recognize that diesel prices are affecting farmers across the country and around the world. Unfortunately, that is the reality that has been caused by geopolitical developments. I mentioned my trip to Ireland with the European energy ministers from countries where agriculture accounts for as large a share of their gross domestic product as it does in Canada. They, too, must contend not only with costs but also with supply—”

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“I want my colleague to tell us which of the government's programs help families in his riding the most.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for providing a compelling overview of the many measures the Canadian government is implementing to support families, particularly middle-class families and those who need it most. I would like to invite my relatively new colleague, who is already doing a great job in the House and in his riding, to tell us which of these measures he believes are most important to the people in his riding.”

“High diesel prices make life harder, and the cost of living is the biggest concern in my riding. That is why our government's programs to help families, like grocery money, school meals, and cheaper child care, are so important.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for that great question, which really highlights our government’s ambitions. The price of diesel is indeed a challenge across Canada, but the most important issue remains affordability. Diesel costs are exacerbating unaffordability. In my riding, the number one thing I hear about is affordability. That is why I would say to my colleague that the most important measures are all the affordability measures that our government has put in place, particularly the grocery benefit and all the family supports. Thousands of children in my riding are benefiting from the national school food program. As everyone knows, Quebec led the way on low-cost child care, and that program has been expanded across the country. Our support for child care has had a significant impact.”

“I will think about what the member said. I believe her facts about what goes through the pipeline are correct, and I am happy to talk with her more about it.”

“Mr. Speaker, we will take that into consideration. I believe my colleague’s facts are accurate regarding what flows through the pipeline, and I would be happy to discuss that with her.”

“I oppose this motion. It ignores our government's other work to make life more affordable. Our bill temporarily cuts fuel taxes and reviews them in a year. This gives businesses the certainty they need to invest, while we keep watching diesel prices.”

“Mr. Speaker, when we look at this motion in isolation, we lose sight of all the long-term affordability measures the government has introduced since taking office. Of course, as we have always done, we will need to continue monitoring developments with respect to diesel over the coming year. I believe that, at this time, we are providing a reasonable period of predictability. When it comes to investment and predictability, that is precisely what Bill C‑39 intends to provide. Through this measure and its one-year review standard, we are seeking to give industry the certainty it needs to make investments.”

“The government takes the high cost of living seriously. We need to help people now, but we also need to invest in new projects and grow our markets for the future. Can the member explain why balancing both is so important?”

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate my colleague’s comments on the opposition day motion, and my question is related to both the short term and the long term. He made reference to the issue of affordability, which is something the government takes very seriously. The Prime Minister has talked about it virtually since the last federal election, and this is a major aspect of it. Also, we have to think in terms of the long term. My colleague referred to a number of investments and potential projects, with some that are actually being developed today. I wonder if he could provide his thoughts as to why it is really important that we look at both sides, the importance of affordability along with the expansion of our markets.”

“We are helping with costs now by cutting fuel taxes. For the long term, we need to sell our oil and gas to more countries. Right now, we sell to only one country, which forces us to sell at a discount.”

“Mr. Speaker, that is a very important question. That is exactly why the government is taking both short- and long-term measures. The short-term measures are all the affordability measures we have introduced. The gas and diesel tax cut is also a short-term measure, a short-term strategy. Regarding the long-term strategy, I would say that opening up our oil and gas exports to other countries will get us a price that is much closer to market value. Right now, we depend on a single customer, so Canadian exports are sold at a discount. That is because we have only one customer, only one country buying our oil.”

“I do not support this motion. We cannot just lower fuel prices on our own because our oil industry is closely tied to the United States and global markets. We need to help people with costs now while planning for the future.”

“Mr. Speaker, one of the reasons why it is difficult to support this motion is because it fails to include many factors. It does not take into account the fact that our oil industry is integrated with that of the United States. Canada and the United States have refineries that produce different types of products, like diesel, of course, using both light crude and heavy crude oils. Since our country as a whole is integrated with the United States, we cannot simply say that we are just going to lower prices. We depend on existing international markets and supply chains. We therefore need to provide some relief. We need to have measures to improve the financial situation. We need to do so in the short term, while we build for the long term.”

“We do not know what will happen with the crisis in Iran. We should cut the fuel tax now and keep watching the situation. I want the member to agree that this is the responsible thing to do.”

“Mr. Speaker, the member gave a good speech. He is always very intelligent. As for the tax cut, it is hard to know what is going to happen in Iran with this crisis. We need to be responsible. We can cut taxes and continue to assess the situation. Does my colleague not agree that this is a responsible action?”

“This fuel tax break will help people and businesses afford things until April, and the government will make sure regular people get the savings. I want the Bloc to say clearly if they support it.”

“Mr. Speaker, I understand where Bloc members are coming from on the issue. They have a great deal of reservations with the affordability plan, in essence, or they have started questioning it: Is the tax break being passed on to the consumer? I think it is a fair comment. We have provided assurances. The Prime Minister and the government, recognizing the issue of affordability, see this as a way to support Canadians and businesses in the short term. It is being taken all the way to April in one form or another. It is an affordability issue. The assurance has been provided to the Bloc that we are ensuring the tax break goes to our constituents. I am wondering if the Bloc can be very clear on whether it supports the tax break.”

“Our government understands the farming cycle. We cut the gas levy in April to help farmers during their crop season, and we are continuing to extend this tax relief to keep life affordable. The member should admit this.”

“Mr. Speaker, it is important to note, right at the beginning, because the member tried to give the impression that the government does not understand the crop season, as an example, that the Prime Minister was elected back in April 2025, and there was a gas levy given back on April 20 of last year. I think that fit quite well in terms of the farming cycle. The issue of affordability has been very important for the government, and this is the reason we continue to extend the tax levy. Does the member not at least recognize that fact?”

“I agree that we should work together on things we have in common. We could work together to use less diesel. We could use more clean electricity and build small nuclear reactors in the north to help grow food. I want to know if the member agrees.”

“Mr. Speaker, I liked what the member opposite said at the beginning of her speech when she talked about how it would be good if we could work together in this place on things we have in common. Certainly, when it comes to diesel production and reducing the use of diesel in Canada, I think there are a number of strategies we could agree on, such as our electricity strategy, for example, to displace some of the diesel that is being used. Another idea is our small modular nuclear reactors. I think this would be great technology to take to the north to perhaps even heat greenhouses to address the food insecurity issue there. I wonder if these are the kinds of things that the member was saying it would be good to work together on.”

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“We need governments and businesses to work together to build more refineries and change our energy sector. One government cannot do it alone. I want the Green Party leader to share her thoughts on this kind of teamwork.”

“Mr. Speaker, I want to pick up on a point. We talk about diversifying, and a major aspect of that is actually working collaboratively with the different levels of government and with private industry in order to, for example, increase the number of refineries in Canada. I think it is important to recognize, when we talk about these initiatives, the projects of the future, that many of those projects are coming out of the discussions that have been taking place over the last 18 months. I am wondering if the leader of the Green Party can actually provide her thoughts on the importance of working collaboratively, because as one government, it is very difficult to do it.”

“I support our bill to pause the federal fuel tax until 2027. It saves people about five dollars every time they fill up their gas tank. Our government is also helping families with food, dental care, and child care costs.”

“Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the member for Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies. I am fortunate to rise today to speak to an important concern for the good and well-being of my constituents. I am obviously talking about the high cost of living. However, before I do that, I would like to highlight the election of three important MLAs who will play a major role for my constituents in the coming years: Patrick Paquet, Étienne Grandmont and Julie White. These are three members from different provincial parties with whom I very much look forward to working to invest in our community and support middle-class families and those who need it most. I would also like to express my great esteem for two members who have left office, either because they retired from politics or because they were defeated last night: Mario Asselin and Pascal Paradis. Mr. Asselin and Mr. Paradis did a tremendous amount of work for the well-being of their constituents, and I wanted to acknowledge that. Of course, I would also like to acknowledge the work of the volunteers on all the election campaign teams and mention how much is going to change for the riding teams of former members of Parliament. I wish those members and all the teams that supported them all the best, good health, happiness and success in the future. Let us come back to the cost of living. We recognize that many Canadians, including many in my riding, are struggling to make ends meet. Many are struggling to pay for groceries, gas, rent, which is also very expensive, and other expenses. We also understand that the very high price of diesel is causing problems for many Quebeckers and Canadians. This is something that is happening around the world, and we need to understand, as everyone does already, that many factors are beyond the control of Canada and the Canadian government. That said, I want to point out that diesel prices here in Canada remain lower than in most of the other G7 countries. The cost of living remains a significant concern for the Government of Canada. We have already introduced many measures to help Canadians in these hard times, and we will continue to do so. For example, we cut taxes for 22 million middle-class Canadians, and we eliminated the federal consumer carbon tax. The Government of Canada also removed or reduced the GST on eligible new homes for first-time home buyers. Just a few months ago, we introduced the Canada groceries and essentials benefit to provide direct support to households that need it most. I will come back to that in a moment. We also introduced Bill C-38, the Canadian fuel affordability act, to help with the cost of living. Bill C-38 will extend the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax until January 31, 2027. In practical terms, that means that Canadians will continue to save about $5 every time they fill up their gas tank. As members have surely noticed, when this measure was implemented in April, it had an immediate effect. The price at the pump immediately dropped by an average of approximately 11¢ a litre across Canada. By extending this rebate through to January, we will be able to continue to support Canadians and businesses that are suffering because of high fuel prices in general. The excise tax will be gradually reinstated. Following the current temporary suspension, the excise tax will be applied at only 50% of the regular rate for two months, which means savings of approximately five cents a litre on gas and two cents a litre on diesel in February and March 2027. The motion we are debating today focuses mainly on energy prices, but we obviously need to analyze all of this in a broader context, namely, affordability for Canadians. We have already introduced many measures to help Canadians make ends meet. A good example, as mentioned earlier, is the new Canada groceries and essentials benefit. It is a significantly enhanced version of what was previously known as the GST credit. The big difference is that, with this enhancement, Canadians will receive 25% more money this year and over the next four years of benefits. These tax-free payments are helping more than 12 million low- and modest-income Canadians, including tens of thousands of people in my own riding. If we look at the one-time top-up to the benefit that was paid this summer, a family of four will receive up to $1,900 this year and about $1,400 in each of the next four years. Eligible Canadian families received a payment just yesterday, on October 5, and the next payment will be made in three months. I will end with a very quick summary of four very significant affordability measures for people in my riding. First, there is the Canada child benefit, which reduces poverty by 50%, especially in neighbourhoods in my riding where families are struggling to make ends meet. Nine out of 10 families receive this benefit. Second, there is the Canadian dental care plan, where 88% of participants, including tens of thousands of people in my riding, say they are very satisfied. Six million people are enrolled in the Canadian dental care plan, including a very large number in Quebec. It also reduces pressure on Quebec’s health care system, which really needs it, and it improves not only oral health, but overall health. Third, there is Canada’s national school food program, which helps 100,000 children in Quebec alone go to school on a full stomach. Le Pignon Bleu, in my riding, is doing incredible work partnering with this important program. It is not just any food; it is healthy, locally produced and consumed, and contributes to children’s overall development. Fourth is the national child care program. Some 900,000 children in Canada benefit from it. Eight provinces have reduced child care costs to $10 a day across the country, and the remaining provinces and territories have reduced child care costs by more than 50%. In Quebec, that amounts to $2 billion in federal transfers to the provincial government, which is equivalent to funding 150,000 child care spaces in Quebec alone. In closing, I know that there is still much work to be done, but we will always be there to help Canadians, particularly those who need it most.”

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“We must protect Canadian workers, including in oil and gas. We also need to keep the profits and control of our big industries in Canada. This helps Canada control its own energy and economy.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague, who is unfortunately a little further away from me physically than she was before. I have always had excellent conversations with this member, whose experience and expertise inspire many other less experienced members in the House. I would like to say that there are indeed two issues. The first is obviously to protect Canadian workers, including those in the oil and gas sector. The second is to ensure that the profits and control associated with that industry remain in Canada as much as possible. This is part of a broader approach by the Canadian government to ensure sovereignty, not only in terms of energy, but also in terms of the economy, particularly when it comes to controlling large properties and major industries.”