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The debate focused on Bill C-39, which aims to implement measures for project evaluations and development, including streamlining environmental and supply chain processes. Government members stated that the bill ensures major projects are built in Canada with stability and predictability while facilitating the transition to a net-zero economy without lowering environmental standards. Opponents, including scientists and members of the Bloc Québécois, argued that the bill is flawed because it allows projects to be authorized before thorough environmental reviews are completed and circumvents protections for species at risk and Indigenous rights. Opposing members emphasized that the proposed one-year deadline for reviews is too rushed and that the bill should not allow the government to bypass existing environmental laws and protection measures.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Joël Lightbound

Liberal
“I want the House to pass this bill, and I want the Bloc Québécois to support it. It sets a one-year limit for reviews so big projects get built. It protects workers and the environment while bringing in investment.”

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Mr. Speaker, the principle behind Bill C-39 is simple: one project, one review, one year. The idea behind Bill C‑39 is to ensure that major projects are built in Canada, that they are carried out with respect for the environment and workers’ rights, while also ensuring stability and predictability, which our country needs to attract investment and to build infrastructure. That is exactly what we are doing. I invite the Bloc Québécois to come to its senses and support Bill C‑39.

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Joël Lightbound

Liberal
“The Bloc Québécois should support the Churchill Falls project. It is the largest clean energy project, and the head of Hydro-Québec says it will bring wealth, cheap power, and clean energy to Quebec.”

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Mr. Speaker, what is absolutely mind-boggling when listening to the Bloc Québécois is that they can say that and, at the same time, mock the Churchill Falls project, which is the largest renewable energy project. I would like to recall what the president of Hydro-Québec said about the Churchill Falls project ensuring prosperity for a generation of Quebeckers, affordable electricity rates in Quebec, and clean, renewable energy. I cannot comprehend in what kind of world the Bloc Québécois is unable to rally behind a project that holds such promise for Quebec.

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Julie Dabrusin

Liberal
“We are not lowering our environmental standards. This bill helps us build big clean-energy projects faster, like Churchill Falls with Hydro-Québec, so we can reach net-zero emissions.”

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Mr. Speaker, it bears repeating that there has been no easing of environmental standards. What we have is the efficiency to build the major projects we need to transition to a net-zero economy. Let us talk about electricity projects, such as Churchill Falls, the largest renewable energy project in North America. We are also working with Hydro-Québec to make our country and our economy strong.

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