“Fifty-six scientists oppose this bill. They want the government to stop letting projects start before environmental reviews are done, stop rushing reviews with a one-year deadline, and stop letting the minister pause environmental laws. The government should listen to science instead of oil companies.”

“Mr. Speaker, Bill C-39 continues to bring people together, but against the bill: Fifty-six scientists from the Royal Society of Canada are speaking out against it today. They are calling on the government to eliminate the provision that allows projects to be authorized before proceeding with environmental assessments. They are calling for the elimination of the one-year deadline for assessing projects; they are denouncing the absurdity of allowing the minister to suspend environmental laws; and they are calling for the reinstatement of the five-year sunset clause to prevent abusive powers from becoming permanent. Who is the government going to listen to: science or the oil companies?”

“I oppose this bill. Scientists oppose it, and even the environment minister previously warned against funding the destruction of nature. This bill lets the government bypass protections for species at risk, while the Liberals keep giving billions of dollars to fossil fuels. Liberals should stand up against the Prime Minister's shift toward the oil industry.”

“Mr. Speaker, scientists are not the only ones speaking out against Bill C-39 today. Does Stephen Guilbeault need to get his act together too? Stephen Guilbeault called on the government to “stop funding the destruction of nature”. He criticized Bill C‑39 for allowing the minister to circumvent the Species at Risk Act, and he criticized the fact that the Liberals continue to subsidize fossil fuels to the tune of billions of dollars. Will the Liberals remember the days when some of them had principles, and will they stand up against the Prime Minister’s pro-oil drift?”

“This is a bad bill. Scientists, senators, unions, and even former Liberal ministers are speaking out against it because it harms nature, Indigenous rights, and workers. I want to know if any Liberal will stand up and oppose it.”

“Mr. Speaker, it is a bad time for a bad bill. Today, 56 Royal Society of Canada scientists spoke out against Bill C‑39. Today, Steven Guilbeault asked the Liberals to stop destroying nature. On Monday, a group of female senators, including Michèle Audette, raised concerns about indigenous rights violations. Unions are speaking out against the limitations on the right to strike. The simple truth is that everyone is condemining Bill C‑39. Is there a Liberal who will stand up and speak out against this bill?”