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House Hansard - 220

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
September 19, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 220 - Sep/19/23
Mr. Yves Perron (Berthier—Maskinongé, BQ)
  • Sep/19/23 11:14:26 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-49 
Madam Speaker, my question is quite simple. The bill we are looking at appears to continue the Liberal trend. In other words, it claims to promote renewable energy, but, in reality, it makes no changes to the status quo and continues to encourage the development of the oil industry. We think that the government needs to start gradually reducing the size of that industry. My question is going to focus on two aspects. First, does the member think we need to start taking action to slow the effects of climate change? Second, during the study of this bill, is my colleague ready to start talking seriously about gradually, sensibly and intelligently reducing the size of the oil industry? Of course, the transition to renewable energy will include support for those who work in the oil industry.
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Context: House Hansard - 220 - Sep/19/23
Mr. Yves Perron (Berthier—Maskinongé, BQ)
  • Sep/19/23 2:40:51 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, those who are often forgotten, when we talk about groceries, are the farmers and processors. They are the ones who produce our food. Right now, they are not getting any support from Ottawa to deal with higher basic costs, for labour, for example. There is nothing for them to help with inflation and their record level of debt. There is nothing for them to help with weather-related damage. Then Ottawa is surprised when the price of food goes up. Will the government commit to supporting our farmers and processors? That is what will affect us at the grocery store.
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Context: House Hansard - 220 - Sep/19/23
Mr. Yves Perron (Berthier—Maskinongé, BQ)
  • Sep/19/23 2:42:06 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, this situation is particularly urgent, especially for fruit and vegetable growers in Quebec. The rains this summer have been disastrous for their crops. Produce growers urgently need the federal government's help. If the federal government does not intervene, some farms will disappear, and that will have an impact on food prices. Will the government act responsibly and step up to help our fruit and vegetable growers before it is too late?
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