Julie Dabrusin
Toronto—Danforth, Ontario · Liberal · Canada
“Mr. Speaker, our record includes a nature strategy that is going to protect lands and waters across the country. It also includes an electricity strategy that fulfills Hydro‑Québec's requests and that will support electrical grid development, which is so critical for implementing measures to fight climate change.”
“Mr. Speaker, I will say it again: Our government continues to fight climate change, and we are getting the job done. We have strengthened methane regulations, and we are a global leader in this effort. People are looking to us and asking how they can do the same.”
“Mr. Speaker, we are working well together as a team. We are working hard to fight climate change and we are already seeing results. The sale of electric vehicles has more than doubled thanks to the EV rebate. We are now making investments in public transit in Quebec.”
“Mr. Speaker, since the Bloc Québécois is interested in numbers, I want to talk about a few numbers. We strengthened the methane regulations, which represents a reduction of 400 megatonnes.”
“Mr. Speaker, last week, I was able to go to Klemtu in British Columbia's beautiful central coast, along with the MP for Vancouver Quadra , where we established Mia-yaltwa. It is a new marine conservation area reserve, the first under our nature strategy.”
“Mr. Speaker, we are going to talk about lists, since apparently Bloc members like lists: I talked about strengthening methane regulations; I talked about working on the electrical grid. I could talk about what we are doing internationally: We are leaders in international climate finance.”
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“Mr. Speaker, our record includes a nature strategy that is going to protect lands and waters across the country. It also includes an electricity strategy that fulfills Hydro‑Québec's requests and that will support electrical grid development, which is so critical for implementing measures to fight climate change. It includes a tax credit and rebates to help Canadians buy electric cars. Our record attests to the work we are doing to fight climate change.”
“Mr. Speaker, Parks Canada takes the spruce budworm issue very seriously, as well as wildfire control. We are taking measures in all of our national parks to make sure that we are protecting them from wildfires.”
“Mr. Speaker, I will say it again: Our government continues to fight climate change, and we are getting the job done. We have strengthened methane regulations, and we are a global leader in this effort. People are looking to us and asking how they can do the same. When we talk about what we are doing when it comes to climate change and international financing, again, we are a leader. However, every time we make these changes and do this work, the Bloc Québécois does not support us. If the Bloc members want to do the work, they should help us with electricity and our efforts.”
“Mr. Speaker, we are working well together as a team. We are working hard to fight climate change and we are already seeing results. The sale of electric vehicles has more than doubled thanks to the EV rebate. We are now making investments in public transit in Quebec. We are making investments in Quebec aluminum to make it greener and create jobs. We are investing in Alto for faster and greener transportation. They are against all that. We are doing the work and we are doing it together.”
“Mr. Speaker, since the Bloc Québécois is interested in numbers, I want to talk about a few numbers. We strengthened the methane regulations, which represents a reduction of 400 megatonnes. If he wants to talk about what we have done for the climate and for climate action internationally, Canada is a leader with our international action plan to support climate action. If he wants to talk about what we are doing for EVs, we are seeing a huge increase in EV sales because our government has made changes. We are continuing to do the work.”
“Mr. Speaker, last week, I was able to go to Klemtu in British Columbia's beautiful central coast, along with the MP for Vancouver Quadra , where we established Mia-yaltwa. It is a new marine conservation area reserve, the first under our nature strategy. It was established in partnership with six first nations and the Province of British Columbia, along with the federal government, and it is going to be conserving the sister to the Great Bear rainforest in the Great Bear Sea. It is larger than the island of Prince Edward Island. It is a beautiful place where we protect biodiversity, create economic opportunity and advance recognition.”
“Mr. Speaker, we are going to talk about lists, since apparently Bloc members like lists: I talked about strengthening methane regulations; I talked about working on the electrical grid. I could talk about what we are doing internationally: We are leaders in international climate finance. If my colleague wants to talk about other things, we could talk about what we are doing for electric vehicles here in Canada. We are doing a lot of work. We are in favour of investments in clean technology. We are fighting climate change and we will keep on fighting.”
“Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois likes to talk about backtracking, but perhaps we could focus more on the progress we have made. What progress is that? I could talk about the tightening of methane regulations: That alone will reduce emissions by 400 megatonnes. I could talk about what we have done on the electricity front. In fact, we gave Hydro-Québec exactly what it asked for in order to have a stronger and more resilient electricity grid. We are getting the job done and reducing emissions at the same time.”
“9 Que le projet de loi C-222 soit modifié par suppression de l’article 6. Motion No. 10 Que le projet de loi C-222 soit modifié par suppression de l’article 7.”
“7 That Bill C-222 be amended by adding after line 16 on page 2 the following: 3.2 Section 152.14 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (4): (4.1) In the case of deemed care under subsection 152.05(2.1), the applicable maximum number of weeks set out in paragraph (1)(b) or (2)(b) or subsection (4) is, if necessary, increased by the number of weeks that allows each claimant to receive at least five weeks of benefits after the death of the child. Motion No. 8 That Bill C-222 be amended by restoring Clause 5 as follows: 5 Section 206.1 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (2): (2.01) For the purposes of subsection (1), if the child dies during the period referred to in subsection (2), the employee is deemed to care for that child until that period expires. Motion No.”
“6 That Bill C-222 be amended by adding after line 16 on page 2 the following: 3.1 Subsection 152.11(15) of the Act is replaced by the following: (14.2) If a child referred to in subsection 152.05(1) dies during the period referred to in subsection 152.05(2), or any extension of it, the benefit period is extended by the number of weeks that is necessary to give effect to subsection 152.14(4.1). (15) An extension under one or more of subsections (11) to (14.2) must not result in a benefit period of more than 104 weeks. Motion No.”
“(2.2) If the period referred to in subsection (2), or any extension of it, expires before a self-employed person referred to subsection (2.1) has received at least five weeks of benefits after the week in which the child dies, that period or extension of it is extended by the number of weeks that is necessary to ensure that the self-employed person receives five weeks of benefits. (2) Subsection 152.05(4) of the Act is replaced by the following: (4) No extension under subsection (2.2) or (3) may result in the period being longer than 104 weeks. Motion No.”
“4 That Bill C-222 be amended by adding after line 21 on page 1 the following: 2.1 Section 54 of the Act is amended by adding the following after paragraph (y): (y.1) respecting the provision of information to the Commission in relation to subsection 23(2.1) or (2.2) or 152.05(2.1) or (2.2); Motion No. 5 That Bill C-222, in Clause 3, be amended by replacing lines 1 to 16 on page 2 with the following: 3 (1) Section 152.05 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (2): (2.1) If a child referred to in subsection (1) dies during the period referred to in subsection (2), or any extension of it, while benefits under this section are payable to any claimant in respect of that child, the self-employed person is deemed to care for that child for the purposes of subsection (1) until that period or the extension of it expires.”
“(2.2) If the period referred to in subsection (2), or any extension of it, expires before a claimant referred to in subsection (2.1) has received at least five weeks of benefits after the week in which the child dies, that period or extension of it is extended by the number of weeks that is necessary to ensure that the claimant receives five weeks of benefits. (2) Subsection 23(3.1) of the Act is replaced by the following: (3.1) No extension under subsection (2.2), (3) or (3.01) may result in the period being longer than 104 weeks. Motion No.”
“3 That Bill C-222, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing lines 6 to 21 on page 1 with the following 2 (1) Section 23 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (2): (2.1) If a child referred to in subsection (1) dies during the period referred to in subsection (2), or any extension of it, while benefits under this section are payable to any claimant in respect of that child, the claimant is deemed to care for that child for the purposes of subsection (1) until that period or the extension of it expires.”
“2 That Bill C-222 be amended by adding after the heading “Employment Insurance Act” after line 5 on page 1 the following: 1.2 Section 12 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (4.01): (4.02) In the case of deemed care under subsection 23(2.1), the applicable maximum number of weeks set out in paragraph (3)(b) or (4)(b) or subsection (4.01) is, if necessary, increased by the number of weeks that allows each claimant to receive at least five weeks of benefits after the death of the child.l’enfant. Motion No.”
“propose: Motions Nos. 1 to 10 Motion No. 1 That Bill C-222 be amended by adding after the heading “Employment Insurance Act” after line 5 on page 1 the following: 1.1 Section 10 of the Employment Insurance Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (13.01): (13.011) If a child referred to in subsection 23(1) dies during the period referred to in subsection 23(2), or any extension of it, the benefit period is extended by the number of weeks that is necessary to give effect to subsection 12(4.02). Motion No.”
“Mr. Speaker, it is always interesting to get these questions from Bloc Québécois members because of their blatant flip-flopping. Let me remind members again that the leader of the Bloc Québécois was ready to move forward and support oil drilling in Anticosti. Now it seems that Bloc Québécois members are taking a keen interest in the issue. Let us talk about what we are doing on this side of the House. We are still fighting climate change. Our work on methane and our international investments in climate change issues have made us a world leader. We are going to keep doing the work.”
“First of all, Mr. Speaker, I would like to reiterate that today we announced further supports in protecting communities from forest fires. I encourage people to look for the resources and the information that is available to them. When it comes to fighting climate change, I want to assure the member opposite that this government and this entire caucus is committed to continuing that fight. We see it with our regulations on enhanced methane, where we are world leaders. We see it with our nature strategy, our electricity strategy and our auto strategy. We are continuing to do the work, and we will get it done.”
“Mr. Speaker, I would love to introduce my colleague to the members of the Liberal environmental caucus who are fighting climate change, as are all 173 members on this side of the House. Our government will continue to fight climate change. We will continue to protect the environment. Our government remains committed to that.”
“Mr. Speaker, I also want to ask the Bloc member a question. It was the leader of the Bloc Québécois who did an about-face when he supported oil drilling and fracking on Anticosti Island, and perhaps the entire party felt the same. Has the Bloc Québécois changed its views? Its leader supported that.”
“Mr. Speaker, I would like to assure the House and all Canadians that I and the entire team of people on the Liberal benches fight every day against climate change. We fight for good, strong climate policy that is unifying and pragmatic, and it will work. We are taking action. We are protecting nature. We are protecting the environment. We are going to continue to do that work because we know that is what is best to build a strong Canada.”
“Mr. Speaker, I will respond again. We have a team here. The benches are full of members. We are united in building Canada, building it well, protecting the environment and fighting climate change. What we are seeing is that, with the electricity strategy, as I said, we have one of the cleanest electricity grids in the world. When I spoke with Hydro‑Québec, they asked us how we could help them build better electricity grids in the province. That is what we will do through investment tax credits. That is exactly what we need to ensure we continue to fight climate change.”
“Mr. Speaker, I am not going to take lessons from the leader of the Bloc Québécois, who authorized oil drilling on Anticosti Island. If the member wants to talk about the work we are doing here, Canada is a global leader thanks to the work we do. When it comes to protecting nature, we just protected an area in British Columbia that is larger than Prince Edward Island. We are continuing to make progress with our nature strategy. We have one of the cleanest power grids in the world. We plan to double its capacity through our electrification strategy, working with Hydro‑Québec and our other partners. We are getting the job done.”
“Mr. Speaker, I want to assure my colleague that our benches are full of members who are ready and willing to continue fighting climate change and protecting the environment. Canada is a global leader for its efforts, its nature strategy, its methane regulations and its international climate financing. We are continuing to do the work, and we are doing it as a team.”
“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate that the member opposite, who is from British Columbia, stood up because it gives me an opportunity to talk about the fact that I just came back from the coastal waters of British Columbia, where we established a national marine conservation area reserve with six first nations in the province of British Columbia. It is going to protect an area larger than the size of Prince Edward Island. This is a chance for us to do good work in partnership, and that is what we are doing. We are protecting the environment, protecting nature and building strong connections with our communities.”
“Mr. Speaker, if we are going to talk about what I stand for and what I am working on, I will say that last week we launched our electricity strategy. This is something that Hydro‑Québec asked for when it told us that it wanted an investment tax credit. That was a major request, and not only will it help strengthen the domestic electricity grid, but it will also help expand interprovincial interties. That is also what we have done with the Province of Alberta, with the interties that it will have with neighbouring provinces. We will continue to do a great job of cutting emissions and growing our country.”
“Mr. Speaker, I actually had the opportunity to speak with the minister of environment for Colombia and the minister of environment for the Netherlands in advance of the Santa Marta conference. They are the ones who organized it. I was unable to attend because I was here for the spring economic update, but our top negotiator was present for it. We were actually one of the few countries that produces conventional energy that was participating in this conference. We are continuing to be there, to fight climate change and to make sure we have an important role globally.”
“Mr. Speaker, let us talk about what we are doing with public money. We are making major investments in renewable energy. When it comes to electricity and the tax credit, we are investing billions of dollars in a power grid that works well for the whole country. We are also making investments to reduce methane emissions. We are doing the work. We are continuing to fight climate change.”
“Mr. Speaker, we are very clear. We must continue to fight climate change, from an economic perspective and also from a moral perspective for future generations. We are doing that. As I already said, we strengthened our methane regulations, and that is reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by 400 megatonnes. We are making investments to protect nature while investing abroad to help other countries also fight climate change. We are getting the job done.”
“Mr. Speaker, again, our government is actively committed to fighting climate change and protecting the environment. Internationally, we are a global leader in financing international climate action. Domestically, we are investing in a critical power grid as we move toward a carbon-free future. We are doing the work while he is complaining. We will continue to fight climate change.”
“Mr. Speaker, I want to assure the House that this government is committed to fighting climate change. We are getting the job done and we will stay the course. Just look at our auto strategy. We are going to reduce greenhouse gases while creating jobs and building cars. Just look at what we are doing to protect nature. We have methane regulations, which are going to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 400 megatonnes. We are getting the job done and we will keep going.”
“Mr. Speaker, I must say this again, as I do every time: Our government is committed to continuing the fight against climate change and to protecting the environment. We have a nature strategy. It is a major investment in our country's future. We have introduced methane regulations. This is something that people in other countries are looking at and admiring; they are saying that Canada is ahead of the curve and is a leader. We will continue doing our job. I hope our colleagues will look at this and support us.”
“Mr. Speaker, if people want to keep talking about our spring economic update, I am sure my colleague saw the nature strategy in it. The strategy includes a marine conservation area in James Bay. I should think the member would really like that. We will keep going. We are once again investing in international climate finance. Canada is a global leader in international action, in methane and in nature conservation. That is what we see in the economic update.”
“Mr. Speaker, what we see in the spring economic update is that we are making progress in the fight against climate change and in protecting nature. We have finalized the methane regulations, which will reduce emissions by 400 megatonnes. We have an auto strategy. In February, EV sales increased by 47% after we implemented that strategy. We will continue to be a leader in the fight against climate change, and we will continue this work.”
“Mr. Speaker, I just got back from the G7 environment ministers' meeting, where I talked to and met with people from around the world. I also spoke about climate change when I was in Berlin for the Petersberg climate dialogue. From what I heard, Canada is seen the world over as a leader when it comes to addressing methane and developing renewable energy projects. My colleague should be proud of Canada's place in the world. We will continue to fight climate change, and I hope that he will support us in that work.”
“Mr. Speaker, it is a very important question. We were able to tour the member for Carleton's riding, and we saw how sheep farmers and solar farming are working right alongside each other to create great jobs in rural communities. The nature strategy that we put forward in our plan is going to work on creating two new parks: a marine conservation area in the eastern James Bay Area and the Seal River park in Manitoba. More than that, we are working on mapping to help projects be built well, and we are going to mobilize capital so we can continue to build these amazing projects.”
“Mr. Speaker, if the member would like to talk about farmers, and canola farmers specifically, let us talk about how the clean fuel regulations actually help canola farmers. It adds to the value of a bushel of canola. The Leader of the Opposition may want to speak to some of his constituents. He represents the second-largest canola-producing riding in all of Alberta, and right next to him is the Strathcona renewable diesel facility that is going to purchase about half of Alberta's canola production. That is good for farmers.”
“Mr. Speaker, I am glad to be able to stand up here once again to reiterate and remind the members opposite that the industrial carbon price does not increase the cost of food. Studies show that, but if they want to talk about what we can do to help Canadians, I hope that they will celebrate alongside me that our government cut taxes for Canadians. That is a win. They can talk about imaginary taxes. Over here, we are taking real action on affordability.”
“Mr. Speaker, it seems like the members opposite from the Conservative Party have a big interest in the clean fuel standard. Let me talk to them and to their constituents about the opportunities that are created by this. Canola farmers in Alberta will actually see an increase in the value of their product. They will actually see an increase in their farm revenue. We see the Imperial renewable diesel facility is going to use up and require 50% of the canola produced in Alberta. This is an opportunity for farmers in her riding and in all the rest of her caucus members' ridings. We stand up for—”
“Mr. Speaker, I am standing up for my daily reminder that studies show that the industrial carbon price adds zero dollars to the cost of food. If the Conservatives want to speak about taxes, I can point out that on this side of the House, we cut them. If they want to talk about imaginary taxes, they can go ahead, but we are going to make sure that we support Canadians with real measures.”
“Mr. Speaker, I will say it again: Studies clearly show that the industrial carbon pricing does not affect food prices. There is zero impact. I want to make this very clear to everyone watching. We are investing in our agricultural producers across the country to ensure that there is food, good food, for everyone here at home.”
“Mr. Speaker, let me say it once again. Studies show that the impact of the industrial carbon price on the price of food is zero. However, if we want to talk about how we are supporting Canadians and Canadian food security, the member for Chatham-Kent—Leamington might be interested in what we are doing to support greenhouse production. It is a big thing that is helping farmers in his area. We are supporting greenhouse farmers with investments and tax incentives to increase capacity and production. That will help Canadian food security. If the member wants to talk about taxes, the first thing that this government did was cut them.”
“Mr. Speaker, they seem to like to repeat their questions, so let me repeat the answer. Studies have shown the industrial carbon price does not increase the cost of food. The clean fuel regulations do not impose a price right at the pump, and if they want me to be really clear, it creates an economic opportunity. I would think they would like to see that. In fact, according to the Advanced Biofuels Canada, it will create or preserve an average farm revenue by $60,000. That should mean something to the members opposite.”
“Mr. Speaker, let us be clear. Studies show that the impact of the industrial carbon price on food is zero. The clean fuel regulations do not impose a price at the pump, but they do create an impressive economy for our canola farmers. He should speak to the leader of his Conservative Party. There is a canola crush plant in his constituency, and Canada's largest renewable diesel facility is right on the edge of that riding. Canola farmers will see their price go up by $1.09 a bushel, according to Advanced Biofuels Canada.”
“Mr. Speaker, shame on the Conservatives. We have a bill in the House that they could vote for. It was exactly what the Jewish community had asked for to make sure that it was safe, that we are safe where we pray. They are voting against. By voting against it, they are also voting to keep it legal to display swastikas on our streets. Shame on them if they are talking about safety. Some hon. members: Oh, oh!”
“Mr. Speaker, the member opposite asked what message we are sending to auto workers, because we know we have the best auto workers in the country. That message is hope, and we delivered that message with the auto strategy. I believe we were in his riding, at Martinrea International in Woodbridge, when we made the announcement, because it is about auto parts as well. For vehicles assembled in the United States, because we are so integrated, auto parts go back and forth. A vehicle may have parts made in the member's very own riding that will come to be assembled in the United States. Is the member discounting the value of supporting all of our workers who make those auto parts, which are some of the best auto parts made by the best auto workers the world?”
“Madam Speaker, time and time again what we hear from the other side is that they actually have no plan. Yesterday we presented a comprehensive auto strategy. It will help to reduce our emissions. It will help to support Canadians who want to buy EVs. The rebates specifically take into account a made-in-Canada component. There is also a component to support our auto workers in this time when they are facing the brunt of the unjustified tariffs from the United States. More than that, we are standing side by side with the workers in our auto industry to build the industry for the future. Why will the Conservatives not?”
“Madam Speaker, Canadians understand that we are facing an unprecedented time. It is a rupture. We are facing unjustified tariffs from the United States, which the Conservatives never talk about. However, we understand the impact on our workers. In fact, the auto strategy announced yesterday included supports for our auto workers, including things like work-sharing, because we understand their needs and are there by their side. We are there not only for this tough time; we are also there to build for the future, to make sure workers have the jobs of the future. We are going to keep working for a strong auto industry. Why will the Conservatives not?”
“Madam Speaker, once again, we have the best auto workers in the world right here in Canada. We are there to support them, and we are facing unjustified tariffs from the United States. The Conservatives do not seem to ever like to talk about that, but that is actually what our auto industry is facing, and that is why we have specific programs we are putting in place to support our workers in difficult times. Beyond that, we are building for the future, and that is what the Conservatives never do. We are supporting our auto workers. We were there side by side with auto workers when we made this announcement, and we are going to be with them.”