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House Hansard - 65

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 5, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 65 - May/5/22
Mr. Sébastien Lemire (Abitibi—Témiscamingue, BQ)
  • May/5/22 12:31:07 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-19 
Madam Speaker, oil subsidies figure prominently in this economic statement and in the budget. In this context, what concerns me is the energy transition. How can we promote the electrification of transportation? Is my colleague satisfied with the measures that are in place? Would he like to comment further?
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Context: House Hansard - 65 - May/5/22
Ms. Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona, NDP)
  • May/5/22 1:44:18 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-19 
Madam Speaker, the member spoke about the investment in electric vehicle manufacturing in her area, and that is great news. That is great to hear. It is great that there is going to be investment in workers in that area. However, as an Alberta member of Parliament, I worry that the investment in workers in Alberta is not as robust and that, once again, the government is forgetting investment in Alberta workers. Can the member discuss or share how the government will ensure that the massive subsidies going toward the oil and gas sector will actually help workers instead of just going into the pockets of CEOs and big corporations?
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Context: House Hansard - 65 - May/5/22
Mr. Mark Gerretsen
  • May/5/22 1:58:58 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-19 
Madam Speaker, because of the noise I did not hear the entire question, but I think the member was getting at oil subsidies versus renewable subsidies. The problem with talking about oil subsidies, which is unfortunately what the members of the NDP do quite a bit, is that they build into the subsidies the money that is to go toward dealing with orphaned wells. There are a lot of orphaned wells out there, which the federal government has chosen to take a part in solving the long-term implications of, and I believe it is very important for it to do that. However, if we are going to lump that in as part of a subsidy, then I would suggest it is more about making sure we deliver on our commitment to the environment.
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