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House Hansard - 296

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 9, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 296 - Apr/9/24
Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Lib.)
  • Apr/9/24 11:34:39 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I appreciate many of the comments that the member from across the way has made. One of the things we should be highlighting is the fact that countries around the world make reference to the province of Ontario and how Ontario had the cap-and-trade system but ultimately opted out. From a personal perspective I think that was a backwards step, because there are many American states that have taken it upon themselves to actually put a price on pollution. The United States as a whole does not have a price on pollution; I guess that is fair to say. However, many American states do, and I think that is something worth noting. In Canada, provinces also have the option; Quebec and B.C. are good examples. Could the hon. member just expand upon the importance of other jurisdictions?
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Context: House Hansard - 296 - Apr/9/24
Mr. Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly, BQ)
  • Apr/9/24 2:27:25 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister interferes with Quebec's jurisdictions like a ship's captain collects life rafts. Ottawa has no department or expertise in health, education, child care or municipal affairs. People here in Ottawa seem to forget that. However, the Prime Minister has our money because of the fiscal imbalance. Does he recognize that the National Assembly of Quebec has jurisdiction over education, health, child care and municipal affairs?
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Context: House Hansard - 296 - Apr/9/24
Mr. Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly, BQ)
  • Apr/9/24 2:28:45 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, when my car breaks down, I do not give my money to the dentist. The people in Ottawa do not understand that. They have to create all sorts of expertise in areas of jurisdiction that are not theirs. Does the Prime Minister realize that if he interferes in Quebec's jurisdictions, it is going to take longer, be more expensive and it will not improve anything?
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