Patrick Bonin

Madam Speaker, ever since this bill was tabled, we have consistently stated that we want to be persuaded that legislation is truly necessary to advance this strategy. We have also been consistent in raising our grave concerns about the growing number of extreme weather events, whether floods or droughts. The government must treat the climate crisis with the seriousness it deserves. It is serious [plus]

Madam Speaker, today I want to pay tribute to Centre à Nous, which expanded to a third building in 2023. Centre à Nous is much more than just a non-profit organization or a collection of buildings. It is a true hub of solidarity in the heart of Repentigny and a deeply inspiring model that reflects the strength of solidarity among Quebeckers. What makes the centre's model so exceptional is that [plus]

Madam Speaker, I would like to commend my hon. colleague for introducing this bill. We all know how important it is that we improve our flood and drought preparedness. There was a question that came up in committee, and I think it is important to allow my colleague to explain it to people. Why is this bill needed in order to implement a strategy? The government often launches strategies without [plus]

C-39 Madam Speaker, the Liberal-Conservative alliance in support of Billis putting us on a fast track to dirty oil. If they are prepared to move quickly, then we must be prepared to act just as quickly. West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country On Tuesday, the Liberal MP forcondemned Bill C-39. Yesterday, the Cold Lake First Nations asked the courts to overturn the decision to fast-track [plus]

Mr. Speaker, I would like to hear my colleague's thoughts on the fact that the government has money for all sorts of things, including a $43-billion oil pipeline, but has decided not to extend the federal incentives for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles, a program aimed at electrifying those vehicles. Since March 31, there has been no more money to help reduce the use of diesel in [plus]

Madam Speaker, I would like my colleague to explain the government's approach. The Liberals have been in power for 11 years. This year, they are projecting another huge deficit, probably close to $80 billion. The upcoming budget will once again run a deficit. The government likes to talk about the cost of living and the little measures it is putting in place, but the big measure it is proposing [plus]

C-39 Mr. Speaker, the Liberals are defending Bill, which will push pipeline projects through by scrapping environmental laws. Today, the Canadian Climate Institute revealed that greenhouse gas emissions in Canada did not fall in 2025; instead, they rose to nearly 700 million tonnes. The 2025 increase is equivalent to adding one million vehicles to the roads. Prime Minister The Liberals have [plus]

Mr. Speaker, I would like my colleague to look at things from a slightly broader perspective because, clearly, one of the biggest factors affecting the price of groceries right now is the high cost of oil, of course, but more importantly, it is our dependence on oil. Building another pipeline will not bring down the cost of oil in Quebec. One way to reduce transport costs in Quebec would be to [plus]

Mr. Speaker, I would like to know my colleague's thoughts about the fact that oil, gas and LNG projects in this country are often majority foreign-owned. For example, LNG Canada phase 2 is 100% owned by foreign companies, including Shell from the U.K., Petronas from Malaysia and PetroChina from China, along with Mitsubishi and KOGAS. Another LNG project in Quebec is owned by Marinvest, a European [plus]

Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, greenhouse gas emissions in this country are going up instead of down because theeliminated carbon pricing, eliminated the emissions cap for the oil and gas sector and ended up causing the member for Laurier—Sainte‑Marie to step down. The rising emissions are only going to get worse, according to the Canadian Climate Institute, because the Liberals are approving [plus]

Madam Speaker, doing things right is possible. Quebec is one example. It may not be perfect, but it is getting better. Major wind energy projects are being developed in collaboration with first nations and communities in a way that respects the environment. That is the future, not oil and gas unfettered by the law, the way the government is proposing.

C‑5 Madam Speaker, we are once again in the House to talk about a bill that builds on an existing bill. First, there was Bill, which was unprecedented in terms of the environment. It trampled 12 laws and seven regulations and was passed here in the House, I repeat, with the support of my Conservative colleagues, because they obviously saw their national interest as being the interests of oil [plus]

C-39 Madam Speaker, Billis such a disaster from start to finish that I really cannot see how it could be improved to make it acceptable. To be perfectly honest, it should be scrapped entirely. The government should go back to the drawing board and reaffirm that, in Canada, we respect statutes and regulations. Yes, we will speed up projects, but that will include consulting local communities, [plus]

C‑39 Madam Speaker, with all due respect to my colleague, that is ridiculous. It is ridiculous to say that we need to pass Bill, which is a giant setback for the environment, workers' rights and democracy, in order to develop renewable energy projects. We are already doing that. Projects like the one in Churchill Falls are already under way in Quebec. We have been doing that for decades. We do [plus]

I understand. I see how you feel about transparency. I would have preferred you make the letter public in the interest of transparency. C‑15 The appearance of a conflict of interest is what's undermining your credibility or, at least, people's trust. In this situation, you are aware that you proposed legislation, Bill, part of which deals with Alto. The bill confers expropriation powers that go [plus]

Do you think it's right after all this time that your letter isn't available anywhere?