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House Hansard - 76

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 20, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 76 - May/20/22
Mr. Yves Perron (Berthier—Maskinongé, BQ)
  • May/20/22 11:58:50 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, today is World Bee Day, but there is nothing to celebrate because Quebec's bees are dying. Their mortality rate is 60%. An average mortality rate of 60% is unbelievable. Bees play an essential role in pollination, and our crops depend on them. On Wednesday, farmers sounded the alarm and called for emergency aid for the sector. No agricultural producer can face a catastrophe of this magnitude on their own. Will the government provide immediate assistance?
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Context: House Hansard - 76 - May/20/22
Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lib.)
  • May/20/22 11:59:27 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I completely understand my colleague's concern. I can assure the House that we are working closely with the industry. It is true that this year is a particularly difficult one because of diseases and climate change. That is why we are working with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and others to find new, safe sources of bees. We will continue to work with them.
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Context: House Hansard - 76 - May/20/22
Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lib.)
  • May/20/22 12:00:29 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, once again, I want to reassure my colleague. We understand the importance of the situation. We are working in the short term to ensure that we have enough bees for the season. We are also investing in research and innovation. Together with the industry, we will find short- and long-term solutions.
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