Nathalie Provost

In response to a question from Bernard Généreux

“Our grocery and essentials benefit is helping people. The Conservatives voted against it and do not support our investments in the economy.”

“Mr. Speaker, yes, it is working. It is working so well that, when I meet with people in my riding, they know that we are working hard to tackle the extremely difficult circumstances faced by my esteemed colleague’s constituents. They know that the Canada groceries and essentials benefit is a decision we have made and that it is working for them. It is a decision that the Conservatives did not support. When we support the economy through investment, the Conservatives are nowhere to be seen. They vote against it. Our constituents know that our approach is serious and that it will work.”

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In response to a question from Patrick Bonin

“Our environmental plans are the best choices for our economy and the planet. We are protecting nature, cutting pollution from oil and gas, and helping Canadians switch to electric power.”

“Mr. Speaker, we stand by every position we take because we know that, under the current circumstances, these are the best choices we can make to ensure our economic independence as well as the survival of our planet. Our nature plan will have a significant impact on biodiversity, but also on climate change. The methane regulations will have a major impact on reducing pollution from the fossil fuel industry. The EV strategy and the electrification strategy are a set of measures that ensure Canadians—”

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In response to a question from Bernard Généreux

“Our programs are helping Canadians with food and daily costs. We are creating jobs and bringing in business. Despite what other members say, our plan is working and Canadians support us.”

“Mr. Speaker, “it is not working”. We hear that every day: “It is not working”. However, in La Presse a few weeks ago, journalist Marie‑Eve Fournier quoted a research chair who said that it is working. The Canada groceries and essentials benefit is working. Food Banks Canada says that it is working. We are working to help Canadians in their everyday lives. We are working to create jobs. That is true in my hon. colleague’s riding. We are attracting investors. It is working. Just because other members say that it is not working does not mean that, in reality, Canadians are not behind us. They are there, and they support us.”

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In response to a question from Claude DeBellefeuille

“Protecting nature and fighting climate change are very important to me. We have rules on methane and a plan for nature, and we will keep working to protect the environment.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am a woman of strong principles, and I know the member knows that. We work very well together. One thing that is important to me is protecting nature, of course, and I am privileged to have been appointed Secretary of State for Nature. However, the fight against climate change is also important. I am a mother of four. I hope to be a grandmother like my colleague one day. I know this is important. We will continue our efforts. We are going to do it differently. We will do so in the context we find ourselves in today. We already have methane regulations, we have the nature strategy, and we will continue to achieve—”

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In response to a question from Patrick Bonin

“Our government will reach net-zero emissions by 2050. We will also protect 30% of Canada's land and water by 2030. We will work together with Canadians to do this.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am extremely proud to be part of this team. Despite the comments made by my opposition colleague, I know that we will achieve net zero by 2050. I know that we will protect 30% of Canada’s land and water by 2030. I know that we will work with Canadians to find a strategy that will enable us to achieve our goals—not a strategy that divides us, but one that unites us. We will get there, and that is how we will build Canada.”

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In response to a question from Pierre Paul-Hus

“We are working to make life more affordable in many ways. We cut the gas tax by 10 cents, and people are getting cheques to help pay for groceries and basic needs.”

“Mr. Speaker, we will continue to take steps to improve affordability. We have already cut the gas tax by 10¢. That has an impact on Canadians. We need to keep implementing a range of measures, not just a single measure. That is important. We have been working on this, and people will soon receive their cheques for the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, if they have not already. That is what helping Canadians is all about. We need to work on multiple fronts, and that is exactly what we are doing, in addition to working to grow our economy and protect the environment.”

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In response to a question from Patrick Bonin

“We must work with all provinces to grow our economy and hit our climate targets. We still plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, and I am working on our nature plan.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would first like to paraphrase our Prime Minister. He said that we live in the world as it is, not as we would like it to be. What matters to us is that we all work together, with all the provinces and across Canada, to improve our economic competitiveness, but also to meet our climate targets. We have not given up on meeting the 2050 net-zero target. Personally, I am working very hard on the nature strategy, a strategy that has drawn unanimous support across Canada.”

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In response to a question from Richard Martel

“Our programs are helping Canadians during hard times. We give families up to $8,000 a year per child. Our dental plan saves almost 18,500 people $800 each year. We are also investing in big projects for the future.”

“Mr. Speaker, in that case, I will continue to talk about what is not an illusion for Canadians. The child benefit provides $8,000 per child per year. It is important. It is useful. Canadians are seeing the results, because we are going through a tough time. I just talked about groceries. With the Canadian dental care plan, nearly 18,500 people are saving $800 a year. That is the reality. That does not even include everything we are doing with major projects because we have to invest for the long term.”

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In response to a question from Eric Lefebvre

“We are cutting red tape, making government simpler, and working better with Quebec. We are also helping people through hard times with money for food, seniors, and kids. I want the other parties to help us.”

“Mr. Speaker, we are already working to streamline the government’s structure, simplify relations between Quebec and Ottawa and reduce the number of regulations. We are moving forward and we will get it done. In addition, we are working on issues that affect Canadians. The Canada groceries and essentials benefit, the various programs we have for seniors and children—all of these are designed to support Canadians in these difficult times. That is what we are doing and we hope our colleagues will join us in this effort.”

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In response to a question from Bernard Généreux

“We are borrowing money to support families, young people, and seniors. This spending is an investment to keep Canada strong in the future.”

“Mr. Speaker, supporting our families, supporting our young people and supporting our seniors is what we are doing. When we increase the deficit, it is not to spend for the sake of spending. We are making investments. The idea is to invest here, today, in our young people, our families, our seniors, but also to invest so that in 10 years, 20 years, 50 years, we will still be a strong nation. That is what it means to build Canada. That is what we are doing.”

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In response to a question from Gabriel Hardy

“We are helping Canadians and growing the economy. We are giving seniors money to help pay for groceries. We are also helping them pay for dental care.”

“Mr. Speaker, what we are doing right now is taking care of Canadians while growing our economy. Taking care of Canadians means that seniors are getting a groceries benefit. That means seniors will get money directly in their pockets to help them with the rising cost of groceries. Good oral health is important for overall health, and we are helping seniors with the Canadian dental care plan. We have implemented a number of measures and we are directly supporting seniors. None of these measures would have been possible otherwise. We are there for seniors.”

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In response to a question from Dominique Vien

“We know Canadians are struggling with the high cost of living. Our plan helps people afford what they need and creates jobs for the future. I want the other parties to work with us.”

“Mr. Speaker, on this side of the House, we understand that Canadians are facing all sorts of challenges that are affecting their ability to cope with the cost of living and meet their various obligations. However, this side of the House has solutions that return purchasing power directly back to Canadians and, at the same time, promote job creation so that we are not just reacting in the short term, but making sure we can build Canada over the long term. That is what we are doing, and we would like our colleagues to work with us on that.”

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In response to a question from Patrick Bonin

“Climate change is real. We must work together to deal with it. I spoke with leaders in Alberta last week about our climate plan, and we will keep working together.”

“Mr. Speaker, the climate crisis, like the global crisis, is real and we are aware of that. The only way we are going to be able to deal with it is by working together. As far as Alberta is concerned, I had a great discussion with our Albertan colleagues last week about the rollout of the “Force of Nature” strategy. The dialogue is open. We will work together, we will learn. I believe that, by working together, we will build a clean Canada.”

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