Joint Seconder on Motion M-61, a motion to support the oil and gas sector

Submitted by Gerald Soroka

Gerald 6oroka, Member of Parliament for

7he Motion reads “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 reTuire 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 Mobs.

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.

b) the House recognize that i) Canada’s oil and gas industry from Western to $tlantic 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.´

MP 6oroka stated “7he passing of this motion will mean that the House officially recognizes the truths of Canada’s 2il and Gas sector, and that is something , am proud to support´.