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House Hansard - 222

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
September 21, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 222 - Sep/21/23
Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson (Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Lib.)
  • Sep/21/23 2:27:49 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as I said yesterday, we have eliminated subsidies to the fossil fuel sector. We are working with all sectors of the economy, including the oil sector, to ensure that we create an economy that is clean, but also creates good jobs for Canadians.
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Context: House Hansard - 222 - Sep/21/23
Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson (Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Lib.)
  • Sep/21/23 2:48:23 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, first, Canada has developed, and it has been acknowledged by our international partners, one of the most detailed and ambitious climate plans in the world, but we are doing that in a manner that will also promote economic prosperity as we move through the economic transition. We have brought into place measures relating to the oil and gas sector, including methane reductions and putting a price on carbon pollution. We have indicated we will be moving forward with 75% methane reductions by 2030 and with a cap on oil and gas emissions. We will certainly be moving through that process as we continue the consultations, both with the sector and with other stakeholders.
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Context: House Hansard - 222 - Sep/21/23
Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson (Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Lib.)
  • Sep/21/23 3:03:24 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, perhaps the hon. member is not aware that the price on pollution in Quebec comes from the Government of Quebec. In any event, we need a plan to fight climate change. That is hugely important for our children and grandchildren. We also need a plan for affordability and for an economy that will make a major contribution to a low-carbon future. We have all those things.
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Context: House Hansard - 222 - Sep/21/23
Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson (Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Lib.)
  • Sep/21/23 3:07:22 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, first of all, I would say that we are very cognizant of the need to address affordability issues. That is why eight out of 10 Canadian families actually get a rebate that is more than they pay. It also is part of a climate plan. I would say it is appalling in my view that the member opposite and his party have no plan to address the climate issue. Given what we saw in northern B.C. in terms of forest fires this summer, it is a shame they have not addressed the climate issue. It is a shame for our children, our grandchildren and the future of this planet.
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