Julie Dabrusin

In response to a question from Patrick Bonin

“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.”

“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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In response to a question from Eric St-Pierre

“Heating costs are very important to Canadians. We announced a rebate of up to $10,000 for homeowners to buy heat pumps, which will help people who use oil or electric baseboards.”

“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for Honoré-Mercier for his commitment to the environment and to our work together. As the heating season begins, we know that heating affordability is extremely important to Canadians. That is why the Prime Minister was in Sherbrooke to announce the national heat pump rebate program, which is open to all homeowners and will offer rebates of up to $10,000. It will help people who heat their homes with oil or electric baseboards—”

In response to a question from Christine Normandin

“This bill helps us build clean energy and electricity projects that cut pollution. The Bloc Québécois used to support these projects, but now they oppose the bill. That makes no sense. I want them to vote for it.”

“Mr. Speaker, it is true that Bill C-39 will have a major impact. It will help us build major electricity and clean energy projects. In fact, it will also help us build projects such as Alto that will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. I thought the Bloc Québécois supported this project, but now it does not. It makes no sense. Will the Bloc Québécois help us reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make life easier for Canadians?”

In response to a question from Andrew Lawton

“Our program gives homeowners between $2,000 and $10,000 to buy a heat pump. This will save them about $1,400 a year on energy bills. People can apply online and get an answer in 24 hours, so they can replace broken heating fast.”

“Madam Speaker, since we are not going to be able to count on Conservatives to tell their constituents how the program works, let me explain it. What we have done is created a program that will give all homeowners access to $2,000 to $10,000 to buy a heat pump so they can lower their bills. On average, that is going to deliver $1,400 a year in savings. They will be able to apply online and get a response within 24 hours. That means if their heating conks out, they will be able to get funding to support a new heat pump quickly.”

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In response to a question from Gabriel Ste-Marie

“This bill does not lower environmental rules or weaken talks with Indigenous people. It just makes the review process faster so we can build clean energy projects sooner.”

“Madam Speaker, I want to be very clear: There will be no lowering of environmental standards or indigenous consultation requirements. What are we doing? We are focusing on efficiency. That way, we can pursue critically important clean energy projects, like the one in Churchill Falls, which can generate enough energy to power every home in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. There will be enough energy to power all those cities combined. However, there is more. We are going to work with Hydro-Québec and with Quebeckers and Canadians across the country to make sure that we have clean energy.”

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In response to a question from Mario Simard

“I want this bill to pass. It helps us build more clean energy projects, like wind and hydro power, so Canada can produce enough electricity to reach net-zero emissions.”

“Mr. Speaker, we need to double the capacity of our electricity grid. We need to do this to advance the electrification of our economy. That is how Canada will get to net zero. Thanks to this bill, we can move forward on electricity and clean energy projects, such as the Churchill Falls project and wind energy projects. We need these projects in order to become a net-zero economy.”

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In response to a question from Elizabeth May

“Our government protects oceans and nature. We helped create a protected ocean area with six First Nations, we banned oil tankers, and we are working to protect more ocean spaces.”

“Mr. Speaker, I want to highlight that our government takes the protection of oceans and nature very seriously. Earlier this year, I was able to attend, with six first nations, the establishment of the Great Bear Sea national marine conservation area reserve, an area of 6,700 kilometres. We are in the process of establishing further ocean protections, many of which were announced just last week. The tanker ban remains in place. Our nature protections and ocean protections continue. In fact, we are only getting started.”

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In response to a question from Rachael Thomas

“A project in Alberta uses local canola to make renewable diesel. I want the member to say if she will keep supporting our clean fuel rules so we can make this fuel in Canada.”

“Mr. Speaker, seeing as the member opposite is from Alberta, she would be very excited and would want to support projects like Imperial Strathcona, creating renewable diesel right here at home using Canadian canola from Alberta. Fifty per cent of canola from Alberta would go toward the feedstock for the renewable diesel at Imperial Strathcona. I will ask her this question: Will she continue to support the CFRs and continue to take action so that we can make renewable diesel here at home?”

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In response to a question from Shuvaloy Majumdar

“The Conservatives are working against canola farmers. The Conservative leader's own riding has Canada's largest renewable diesel plant, which buys up to half of Alberta's canola. That plant helps Alberta farmers, and the Conservatives should support them.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am not sure why the Conservatives are so stuck on the idea of working against canola farmers, including in the riding of the Leader of the Opposition. First of all, he has the second-largest canola-producing riding, but it also has Canada’s largest renewable diesel facility, the Imperial Strathcona facility. It actually purchases up to 50% of the canola produced in Alberta. That is good for Alberta farmers. I would hope that the Conservatives would be standing with those farmers as we provide those important opportunities.”

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In response to a question from Patrick Bonin

“We are not weakening our environmental rules. We are working to double our clean electricity grid, which is what Hydro-Québec wants. We need clean power to fight climate change. I want the Bloc Québécois to support this plan.”

“Mr. Speaker, I want to repeat this, because I believe it is very important. We are not rolling back anything when it comes to how effective our environmental regulations are. We are carrying out the work required to continue doubling our clean electricity grid. That, in fact, is what Hydro-Québec is asking of us. We need clean electricity across the country to achieve a carbon-neutral economy. That is what we want to do, and I hope the Bloc Québécois will support it.”

In response to a question from Elizabeth May

“We are still committed to fighting climate change. The Churchill Falls project will make enough clean power to heat and cool every home in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. We are focused on building clean energy.”

“Mr. Speaker, we are absolutely committed to continuing to fight climate change and to take action toward moving toward a low-carbon economy. If we want to talk about news over the summer, I would like to highlight Churchill Falls. That is 14,000 megawatts of power that could heat and cool every home in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver through clean electricity. That is what we are doing. We are focused on building clean energy options for our country so that we can switch to decarbonization. That is what we are going to do.”

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In response to a question from Patrick Bonin

“We are fighting climate change. We are protecting land and water, improving the power grid, and helping Canadians buy electric cars.”

“Mr. Speaker, our record includes a nature strategy that is going to protect lands and waters across the country. It also includes an electricity strategy that fulfills Hydro‑Québec’s requests and that will support electrical grid development, which is so critical for implementing measures to fight climate change. It includes a tax credit and rebates to help Canadians buy electric cars. Our record attests to the work we are doing to fight climate change.”

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In response to a question from Carol Anstey

“Parks Canada takes the spruce budworm problem and wildfires very seriously. We are taking steps to protect all our national parks from fires.”

“Mr. Speaker, Parks Canada takes the spruce budworm issue very seriously, as well as wildfire control. We are taking measures in all of our national parks to make sure that we are protecting them from wildfires.”

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In response to a question from Marie-Hélène Gaudreau

“Our government is leading the world in fighting climate change and cutting methane. The Bloc Québécois votes against our plans instead of helping us.”

“Mr. Speaker, I will say it again: Our government continues to fight climate change, and we are getting the job done. We have strengthened methane regulations, and we are a global leader in this effort. People are looking to us and asking how they can do the same. When we talk about what we are doing when it comes to climate change and international financing, again, we are a leader. However, every time we make these changes and do this work, the Bloc Québécois does not support us. If the Bloc members want to do the work, they should help us with electricity and our efforts.”

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In response to a question from Patrick Bonin

“We are working hard to fight climate change, and it is working. Electric vehicle sales have more than doubled because of our rebates. We are also funding public transit, cleaner aluminum, and greener travel in Quebec. The opposition is against all of this.”

“Mr. Speaker, we are working well together as a team. We are working hard to fight climate change and we are already seeing results. The sale of electric vehicles has more than doubled thanks to the EV rebate. We are now making investments in public transit in Quebec. We are making investments in Quebec aluminum to make it greener and create jobs. We are investing in Alto for faster and greener transportation. They are against all that. We are doing the work and we are doing it together.”

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In response to a question from Patrick Bonin

“Our government is taking strong action on climate change. We cut methane pollution by 400 megatonnes, we lead global climate work, and our policies helped electric car sales grow.”

“Mr. Speaker, since the Bloc Québécois is interested in numbers, I want to talk about a few numbers. We strengthened the methane regulations, which represents a reduction of 400 megatonnes. If he wants to talk about what we have done for the climate and for climate action internationally, Canada is a leader with our international action plan to support climate action. If he wants to talk about what we are doing for EVs, we are seeing a huge increase in EV sales because our government has made changes. We are continuing to do the work.”

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