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The debate focused on the repeal of the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act and restrictions on shipping Canadian crude oil. Members of the opposition argued that the existing ban on west coast oil tankers prevents Canadian producers, such as Strathcona Resources, from exporting oil by rail to Prince Rupert, and that the ban has negatively impacted Indigenous energy projects. Members of the government stated that they are working to increase oil exports by building infrastructure and entering into partnerships with provinces and First Nations to facilitate interprovincial and domestic energy projects. During the exchange, members also noted one opposition focus on British Columbia while suggesting the member speaking should address issues closer to home.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Tim Hodgson

Liberal
“We will work with provinces and First Nations to build a pipeline to export more oil. We are also working with First Nations on power projects across the country. The Conservatives should help us build Canada instead of fighting Indigenous peoples.”

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Mr. Speaker, here is what we will do. We will work with B.C., Alberta and affected first nations to build the Pacific link, which will massively increase oil exports. We will also work with first nations to build interties between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, to build hydro in Quebec, to build nuclear in Ontario and to build the north coast transmission line in B.C. Rather than fight against indigenous peoples, why do the Conservatives not help us build Canada?

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Tim Hodgson

Liberal
“We can get one million barrels of oil a day to the west coast by working with First Nations. I want the member to work with us to create jobs together with First Nations.”
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Mr. Speaker, we will up the member by four and get a million barrels a day to the west coast by working in partnership with first nations, not against them. Maybe he could start working with us to build jobs in Canada in partnership with first nations.

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Tim Hodgson

Liberal
“The member should focus on her own province instead of British Columbia. Her premier said the federal government helped build the $10-billion Bay du Nord energy project there, which the Conservatives are not supporting.”

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Mr. Speaker, it is very interesting that the member is focused on something in B.C. Maybe she should focus a little closer to home. Her premier, Premier Wakeham, said that the federal government was instrumental in getting Bay du Nord built, a $10-billion energy project in her province that the Conservatives are not helping support. Maybe they should figure out where they should spend their time.

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