Claude DeBellefeuille

Defend supply management

The other end of this axis: Liberalize supply management

Repeats support for dairy producers and supply management, warns against weakening the sector.

We do not appear to realize that it is not in the interest of Canada and Quebec to weaken the dairy production sector, which generates so much economic activity. I am newly elected and a very recent member of this committee.

Faster fossil phase-down

The other end of this axis: Slower phase-down, production first

Strongly backs Kyoto targets, criticizes oil sands emissions growth and calls for regulations to cut them.

We can't tell Alberta how to do things, but, since the government is concerned with sustainable development and wants to fight climate change, it is up to Environment Canada to compel the oil companies, through laws and regulations, to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Is what I just said true, Mr.

Restrict new oil and gas

The other end of this axis: Expand production and export

Calls for ending tax incentives for oil sands and shifting funds to renewables while criticizing emissions growth.

Don't you think that this incentive, which was implemented at a time when the sector probably needed it, is no longer appropriate, and that this measure, given the current cost of the barrel of oil, is a tax incentive that is very costly for Quebec and Canadian taxpayers? Don't you think that it's time for this preferential treatment to end, and for you to use your fiscal flexibility to invest more money in the renewable energy sector? For example, the forest industry wants to produce biomass and is facing a 50 per cent accelerated capital cost allowance, as for wind energy.

Higher taxes and public spending

The other end of this axis: Lower taxes and tighter spending

Opposes oil and gas tax breaks, wants revenue redirected to renewables and criticizes GST cuts.

He said, and I quote: —if the Conservatives are short of funds to finance their tax reductions, why do they not cut the $1.5 billion given to the oil and gas industry or the $200 million to Atomic Energy of Canada? As far as I know, he is not a member of the Bloc Québécois.

Expand public coverage

The other end of this axis: More private delivery

Praises Quebec's public health network and opposes federal structures that duplicate or interfere with it.

I am convinced that Quebec's response strategy is effective and rigorous, and that it meets the needs of Quebeckers. Given that the Government of Quebec has the expertise and works with all parts of the Quebec health network, the Bloc Québécois believes that the provincial government should establish its own priorities and create its own action plan according to world-wide objectives developed by organizations like the WHO.

Public supply and demand controls

The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation

highlights need for public programs and criticizes lack of housing measures

As we speak, with the rising cost of groceries and housing, there are seniors living in very precarious situations. However, the throne speech makes no mention of seniors. There is nothing about them.

Prevention and restraint

The other end of this axis: Enforcement and sentencing

Opposes minimum sentences, investigative hearings and preventive detention provisions.

In our opinion, investigative hearings were not useful. Moreover, they were never used. In the normal course of an investigation, the police can already question witnesses and conduct searches to obtain documents.

Diversify away from one partner

The other end of this axis: Deeper continental integration

criticizes trade deals that open markets and hurt dairy and aluminum sectors

In the latest trade agreements, Quebeckers have been the big losers. In the agreement that we are debating today, we are talking about the aluminum industry, a key industry for Quebec, as well as the supply managed industry.