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House Hansard - 136

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 28, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 136 - Nov/28/22
Hon. Pierre Poilievre (Leader of the Opposition, CPC)
  • Nov/28/22 2:20:59 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, even the Governor of the Bank of Canada has said that the government's deficit spending is driving inflation and that inflation is costing the average Canadian $3,500. Furthermore, we are facing a heating crisis over the winter. The Liberals say they are going to buy everyone a heat pump, but according to MacLeod Lorway insurance group, many insurance companies will not accept heat pumps as a main source of heat. That is because they cannot be counted on to keep the pipes from freezing. Instead of distracting with promises that will not work, why will the Liberals not cancel their plan to triple the carbon tax and raise home heating prices?
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Context: House Hansard - 136 - Nov/28/22
Hon. Sean Fraser (Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Lib.)
  • Nov/28/22 2:24:11 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, with respect, the hon. member has now made the most bizarre argument I could possibly imagine when it comes to inaction on climate change. He is now suddenly opposed to heat pumps. Heat pumps have the ability to reduce pollution in our community and bring the cost of power down or heat for homeowners who live in my community. This is particularly important as we are coming up on the winter season. I was so pleased to make the announcement in my hometown last week that we would provide an upfront grant of up to $5,000 for homeowners to help them lower their heating bills every month. We are going to continue to do what is right for climate change, because we know the cost of inaction is simply too great to ignore.
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Context: House Hansard - 136 - Nov/28/22
Mr. Rick Perkins (South Shore—St. Margarets, CPC)
  • Nov/28/22 2:54:04 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, what is interesting is that Nova Scotia Power does not allow homes to have a heat pump as their only source of heat. What is interesting is that home inspectors and insurance companies in Nova Scotia will not allow heat pumps as their only source of heat. Do members know why? The Canada building code prohibits them from doing so because they have to maintain a house at 20°C or more, which they cannot do in cold weather. Will the government stop its fairy tale programs and stop forcing Nova Scotians to pay for unhelpful and—
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