“Quebec wants to trade more with Europe, but Canada's climate choices are hurting us. The European Union taxes goods from countries that do not protect the environment. Because Canada ended its carbon tax, Europe could charge $2.8 billion in fees on our goods next year, including $800 million on metal from Quebec. The government must admit its weak climate rules are hurting Quebec trade.”

“Mr. Speaker, Quebec wants to boost trade with Europe in the face of the tariff crisis, but CBC is reporting that Canada is going to hamper our efforts. The European Union imposes tariffs on products from countries with poor environmental records. Since Canada, unlike Quebec, has scrapped its carbon pricing, it is exposing us to penalties. An internal memo estimates that $2.8 billion worth of goods will be subject to tariffs next year, including $800 million on aluminum, steel and iron from Quebec alone. Do the Liberals realize that their climate capitulation is standing in the way of Quebec trade?”

“Canada's decisions on carbon pricing mean European tariffs will hit 800 million dollars' worth of Quebec metals. This will hurt Quebec's exports. I want to know why the government is doing this.”

“Mr. Speaker, the CBC must appreciate the minister’s disregard for it. For years, the Bloc Québécois has been warning the federal government that Quebec will be hit harder by European tariffs if Canada ends its carbon pricing. Well, that time has come. Even if Quebec maintains its carbon pricing, 800 million dollars’ worth of our Quebec metals will still be subject to tariffs. Thanks to Canada, we are going to face more customs barriers. Are the Liberals proud of the harm they are doing to Quebec’s exports?”

“Europe is going to put tariffs on Quebec's metal exports because of Canada's policies. The Liberals also weakened pesticide rules and allowed banned pesticides back, which will hurt our food trade with Europe too. Their weak rules will cost Quebec.”

“Mr. Speaker, Europe is going to impose tariffs on Quebec’s aluminum, steel and iron exports because of Canada. This may not end with metal exports, because the Liberals also weakened pesticide regulations and even gave themselves the power to reintroduce banned pesticides. Europe has strict standards in this area as well, so that will hinder agri-food trade. Unlike the Liberals, Europe takes these issues seriously. Do they now realize how much their irresponsible deregulation will cost Quebec?”