| M-61 — April 20, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of , seconded by , — That: |
| (a) in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize that, |
| (i) replacing oil and gas with more environmentally sustainable options is not technologically or economically feasible, |
| (ii) Canada’s energy needs require the use of oil and gas to heat Canadian homes, schools and hospitals, to propel vehicles, to bring food to Canadian tables, and to produce electricity, |
| (iii) Canadian oil and natural gas are produced with the highest environmental standards in the world, and domestic producers are global environmental leaders and responsible corporate citizens, |
| (iv) using Canadian resources creates Canadian jobs, |
| (v) First Nations involved in Canada’s oil and gas industry experience significant and profound positive economic effects, including higher rates of employment, higher incomes, and improved health and educational attainments, |
| (vi) tax revenue from the fossil fuel industry is an important contributor to the national treasury, facilitating transfer payments benefitting all Canadians and allowing Canada to afford the social programs all Canadians depend on; and |
| (b) the House recognize that, |
| (i) Canada’s oil and gas industry from Western to Atlantic Canada is essential to the well-being of the nation and should be celebrated, |
| (ii) tax and regulatory barriers limiting the responsible growth of Canada’s oil and gas industry should be removed. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| — February 2, 2021 |
| — March 19, 2021 |
| — April 1, 2021 |
| Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |