44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée20 novembre 2023e-4312e-4312 (Animaux)Émilie-LuneSauvéElizabethMaySaanich—Gulf IslandsParti vertBC15 février 2023 à 12 h 25 (HAE)16 mai 2023 à 12 h 25 (HAE)5 octobre 202320 novembre 202317 mai 2023Pétition au <Addressee type="3" affiliationId="" mp-riding-display="1"> gouvernement du Canada</Addressee>Attendu que :Des entreprises partout dans le monde ont commencé à établir des élevages de céphalopodes commerciaux de grande envergure où des dizaines de milliers de pieuvres ou de calmars sont reproduits, élevés et abattus pour la consommation humaine; Les pieuvres sont des êtres très intelligents, curieux et complexes qui, malgré leur physiologie distincte, ressentent la douleur et y réagissent de la même façon que les mammifères; Les pieuvres sont des créatures solitaires et sauvages qui sont particulièrement mal adaptées à l’élevage en captivité et souffriraient grandement dans les fermes industrielles; Il n’existe à l’heure actuelle aucune loi qui protège le bien-être des céphalopodes dans les pays où l’élevage des pieuvres s’implante; L’élevage de pieuvres soulève des préoccupations environnementales considérables en raison des nouveaux affluents qui en découlent et qui sont par la suite déversés dans les écosystèmes avoisinants; Les pieuvres qui s’échappent des fermes d’élevage représentent également un risque grave pour les habitats et les populations d’animaux sauvages locaux auxquels elles pourraient transmettre des maladies acquises dans les fermes; L’augmentation considérable de l’utilisation de farines de poisson et de produits d’huile de poisson pour alimenter les carnivores que sont les pieuvres d’élevage ne pourra qu’accroître davantage les pressions insoutenables exercées sur les populations de poissons sauvages; L’élevage de pieuvres pose également un risque sérieux pour la santé humaine étant donné que les céphalopodes captifs pourraient être des vecteurs de multiples pathogènes inconnus et de zoonoses comme le choléra; Les fermes aquatiques de grande envergure sont un terreau fertile pour les bactéries pathogènes et peuvent donc contribuer à l’utilisation abusive d’antibiotiques et à la création dangereuse de bactéries multirésistantes. Nous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada et partisans d’Animal Justice, de Humane Canada, de Last Chance for Animals, de la SPCA de la Colombie-Britannique, de la Canadian Coalition for Farm Animals, de la SPCA de Montréal, de la Vancouver Humane Society et de la Winnipeg Humane Society, prions le gouvernement du Canada : 1. d’interdire l’importation de produits de céphalopodes d’élevage au Canada; 2. d’interdire la reproduction ou l’élevage de céphalopodes en captivité au Canada.
Response by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-FoodSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, PC, MPThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is dedicated to safeguarding food, animals and plants, which enhances the health and well-being of Canada's people, environment and economy.All imported foods, including molluscan shellfish products such as cephalopods sold in Canada, must comply with Canada’s food safety and animal health regulations. The CFIA has controls in place to help ensure that imported products do not pose risks to humans or animals. For example, shellfish can only be imported from countries that Canada considers to have an equivalent system of food safety. Under the legislative authority of the Health of Animals Act and Regulations, the CFIA regulates the import and domestic movements of finfish, molluscs and crustaceans to prevent the introduction and spread of regulated aquatic animal diseases to protect Canada’s wild and farmed aquatic animal resources.In terms of domestic culture, there are no federally licensed farmed cephalopod operations in Canada. As it relates to the protection of Canada’s aquatic animal resources, the CFIA implements controls, such as domestic movement permits, to contain certain aquatic animal reportable diseases within areas of Canada where they are known to occur. A permit may be required to move susceptible species of live or raw, fresh or frozen molluscs for various end uses, including culture.Although cephalopods are molluscs, there are currently no species of cephalopods that are on the CFIA’s list of susceptible species of aquatic animals (for more information, please refer to https://inspection.canada.ca/animal-health/aquatic-animals/diseases/declarations/eng/1450126558469/1450126559315).The humane transport of all animals is also under federal jurisdiction. Part XII of the Health of Animals Regulations applies to the transport of all animals entering or leaving Canada or within Canada, including cephalopods, and must be complied with when transporting any animals. The following is a non-exhaustive list of a few examples of how the CFIA may verify compliance with the transport of animals, as specified in Part XII of the Health of Animals Regulations:
  • having the knowledge and skills to transport cephalopods,
  • assessing and monitoring the risk factors related to the transport,
  • animal handling that is appropriate to cephalopods,
  • ensuring protection from inadequate environmental conditions,
  • preventing the exposure to toxic or noxious things; and,
  • appropriate container design and construction.
AquacultureCéphalopodesImportations
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée16 août 2023441-01527441-01527 (Animaux)MikeMorriceKitchener-CentreParti vertON9 juin 202316 août 202318 mai 2023Pétition à la Chambre des communes réunie en ParlementAttendu que :
  • Le 28 septembre 2022, l’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments (ACIA) a annoncé une nouvelle politique qui interdit l’entrée au pays de chiens commerciaux, notamment en vue de leur adoption et de leur placement en famille d’accueil, en provenance de certains pays où l’on estime que le risque de rage est élevé;
  • Plus de 100 pays figurent sur la liste des pays d’où proviennent ces chiens interdits d’entrée au Canada, notamment l’Ukraine et l’Afghanistan, où des crises humanitaires sévissent, ainsi que les Philippines et la Chine, où des défenseurs sauvent des animaux du commerce de la viande de chien;
  • Les groupes de défense des animaux ont déclaré que les organismes de sauvetage n’ont pas été consultés au sujet de ce plan et qu’ils ont été choqués d’en apprendre l’existence. Des organismes internationaux de sauvetage ont dû mettre fin à leurs activités, ce qui a entraîné des souffrances et des décès inutiles chez les chiens. Une consultation publique et un engagement des parties prenantes sont nécessaires;
  • D’autres mesures visant à assurer la sécurité publique, comme la vaccination, le dépistage d’anticorps dans le sang et la mise en quarantaine, sont efficaces. La rage peut être évitée à 100 % grâce aux vaccins disponibles;
  • Aucun autre pays occidental n’a interdit complètement le sauvetage international de chiens;
  • La politique du Canada devrait au moins s’aligner sur la réglementation des Centers for Disease Control and Prevention des États-Unis, qui autorisent l’entrée des chiens dans le pays moyennant la prise de mesures de protection appropriées;
  • De nombreux Canadiens adoptent et sauvent des chiens provenant de l’étranger. Ce changement pourrait entraîner une augmentation du nombre de chiens vivant dans des refuges ou dans la rue à l’échelle mondiale et aggraver la crise des usines à chiots au Canada;
  • Il est important d’assurer la sécurité des Canadiens et de leurs animaux de compagnie, tout en collaborant avec les sauveteurs et les défenseurs des animaux.
Nous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de collaborer avec les organismes de sauvetage des chiens et de défense des droits des animaux concernés afin de veiller à ce que sa politique en matière d’importation de chiens garantisse la sécurité des Canadiens, sans augmenter le nombre d’animaux vivant dans des refuges ou dans la rue à l’échelle mondiale.
Response by the Minister of HealthSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Adam Van KoeverdenThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for regulating the importation of animals into Canada to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases, such as rabies caused by canine-variant viruses (dog rabies), that have the potential to harm animal and human health.We love all dogs and to protect them as well as Canadians from dog rabies, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) implemented a measure to prohibit the entry of commercial dogs from countries at high-risk for dog rabies. Since September 28, 2022, the entry of all commercial dogs into Canada from countries considered to be high risk for dog rabies is no longer permitted, regardless of their age. Commercial dogs can include (but are not limited to) dogs for resale, adoption, fostering, breeding, show or exhibition, research and other purposes.This measure was implemented in response to the importation of dogs infected with dog rabies, and resulting calls from federal and provincial public health officials to strengthen importation measures in Canada for dogs from countries at high risk for dog rabies. The CFIA consulted with public health authorities regarding the human health risk and it was determined to be significant enough to warrant the implementation of a measure that helps mitigate the introduction and spread of dog rabies to Canada.While rabies exists in some wild species, Canada does not have dog rabies, a virus that can be transmitted between mammals, including humans. Rabies is 99% fatal to animals and humans once they start to show signs or symptoms. Our government aims to preserve this status.Dog rabies can be introduced into Canada through imports that come from over 100 countries where this deadly disease is present. The importation of even one rabid dog could result in transmission to Canadian humans, pets and wildlife. In past years, commercial dog imports have increased significantly and shipments of dogs arriving from countries with widespread dog rabies pose a high risk of introducing this disease in Canada.It is very difficult to verify if an imported dog has been infected with dog rabies or protected from this disease prior to importation due to the long incubation period of the disease as well as the limits of laboratory testing.The incubation period for rabies is highly variable and depends on many factors. The majority of infected animals will develop the disease within six months of exposure. The infective period can start before the appearance of clinical signs (e.g., dogs can shed the virus 10 days before the onset of the disease) and last until death. As such, a dog may unknowingly be imported with the disease, even if it was vaccinated prior to importation. Imported dogs cannot be tested for rabies as the internationally accepted standard for testing for rabies involves sampling brain tissue, which requires that the animal be euthanized.Vaccinating dogs for rabies prior to importation is important, but it does not ensure that the animal is not infected on arrival. To be effective, rabies vaccines must be manufactured in accordance with standards established by the World Organisation for Animal Health, stored at the correct temperature and administered to healthy animals according to established protocols (e.g., given when the animal is old enough). Should any of these steps fail, vaccination may not be fully protective. It is difficult to verify that these parameters have been adhered to prior to the importation of dogs. Vaccinating a dog after it is exposed to rabies, does not prevent the disease.When used in combination with other measures, the rabies titre test (also called rabies neutralizing antibody titre) is a useful tool to help mitigate the risk of importing a dog with rabies. However, in the absence of an appropriate waiting period after the test is performed, the results cannot be used to determine whether a dog has been adequately vaccinated and/or protected against rabies. Many countries require a waiting period of at least three months (and even up to six months) after the test before any dog can be imported to allow time for clinical signs to develop in case the animal had been infected. Lastly, it is important to remember that rabies titre testing is not a diagnostic or screening test for rabies exposure; rather, it helps to evaluate whether or not the animal’s immune system has mounted an acceptable response to vaccination.While post-import quarantines can also be a useful tool in certain situations and for certain diseases, the internationally accepted incubation period for rabies in dogs is six months, but can be longer in some cases; therefore, a prolonged quarantine period after importation would be required to mitigate the risks. As such, quarantining imported dogs from countries at high risk for dog rabies creates an opportunity for a rabid dog to be brought to Canada, potentially exposing people (e.g., airline workers, caregivers, etc.) to a serious and fatal disease.Additionally, because this is a zoonotic disease, an approved and appropriate quarantine facility would be required, the handling of animals in a quarantine facility would be limited, trained and verified caregivers would be required to wear personal protective equipment and contact with other animals would not be permitted. A prolonged quarantine period would be logistically challenging, expensive for the importer and detrimental to the welfare of the animal.The CFIA collaborated with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to classify countries according to risk of dog rabies. The methodology used by the CDC was evaluated by the CFIA and found to be scientifically sound and appropriate to be used by the CFIA for the implementation of this measure. While Canada and the U.S. have identified the same countries to be of high risk for dog rabies, the two countries have different legal authorities and, therefore, have implemented different import measures.The CFIA will continue to explore options for long-term solutions for dog imports that will allow the CFIA to address evolving disease risks in a sustainable, risk-based manner, using a One Health approach that is consistent with international standards. The CFIA is committed to continuing to develop approaches that keep the Canadian public and animals safe, and prevent the introduction and spread of diseases into Canada. We are committed to minimizing the risk of dog rabies to animals and people in Canada to ensure their health and safety.
Response by the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): PAM DAMOFF, M.P.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for establishing the policies regarding the importation of live animals, including dogs into Canada under the Health of Animals Act and Health of Animals Regulations. The CBSA administers and enforces these policies at the border.On September 28, 2022, the CFIA implemented Notice to industry: New measure prohibiting the entry of commercial dogs from countries at high-risk for dog rabies, the new import restrictions banning all commercial dogs from high risk rabies countries (approximately 112 countries) from being imported into Canada. These restrictions are in effect at international airports in Canada.The CBSA administers these requirements on behalf of CFIA as part of our overall enforcement mandate under the Canada Border Services Agency act.
ChiensImportations
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée8 juin 2023441-01335441-01335 (Ressources naturelles et énergie)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB25 avril 20238 juin 202318 mai 2022Pétition à la Chambre des communesConsidérant que:
  • Il faudra encore de nombreuses années avant que la demande et les besoins en pétrole et en gaz au Canada soient complètement éliminés;
  • L'Alberta et l’Ouest du Canada produisent le pétrole et le gaz les plus écologiques et appliquent des normes de travail plus rigoureuses que d’autres pays;
  • Les Canadiens devraient utiliser uniquement le pétrole et le gaz de l’Alberta et de l’Ouest canadien avant d’importer ceux qui sont proviennent de l’étranger.
Nous, les soussignés, citoyens et résidents permanents du Canada, demandons au gouvernement du Canada:
  • D’éliminer toute importation de pétrole et de gaz étrangers au Canada au cours des cinq prochaines années afin de créer des emplois et de bâtir une économie plus forte.
Response by the Minister of Natural ResourcesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, P.C., M.P.According to the latest figures from Statistics Canada, Canada has continued to gradually reduce oil imports. For example, Canada imported 922,000 barrels per day in 2019 and 740,000 barrels per day in 2022—a 20% drop. This compares to oil exports on the order of 3.8 million barrels per day.The United States continues to be to be the largest source of Canada’s imported crude oil, accounting for about two-thirds of Canada’s crude oil imports.Almost all Canada’s oil imports are destined for refineries in Atlantic Canada and Quebec that do not have direct access to pipelines.Refineries optimize their crude sourcing to find the right mix of crude types in order to achieve its set target for product yield and profitability. Restricting refinery access to crude oil imports would likely result in higher costs for the refineries and Canadians consumers.The federal government is supporting workers across Canada. Through initiatives such as the Regional Energy and Resources Tables, the government is working with provinces and territories to identify the top economic opportunities presented by the global shift to a net-zero world – and jointly seizing those opportunities to create sustainable jobs for Canadian workers.The government is working actively with the oil and gas industry to lower emissions, deploy clean technologies, and create sustainable jobs in every oil and gas-producing region of this country – including Alberta and Western Canada, but also including Newfoundland and Labrador.
ImportationsPétrole et gaz
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée20 mars 2023e-4122e-4122 (Animaux)HeatherHulkenbergL’hon.MichelleRempel GarnerCalgary Nose HillConservateurAB12 septembre 2022 à 15 h 43 (HAE)10 janvier 2023 à 15 h 43 (HAE)3 février 202320 mars 202313 janvier 2023Pétition au <Addressee type="3" affiliationId="" mp-riding-display="1">gouvernement du Canada</Addressee>Attendu que :L’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments (ACIA) interdira bientôt l’importation au Canada des chiens commerciaux, y compris les chiens destinés à l’adoption ou au placement en milieu familial, qui proviennent de certains pays où le risque de rage canine est considéré comme élevé;Plus de 100 pays sont visés par cette interdiction, dont l’Ukraine et l’Afghanistan, où des crises humanitaires sévissent actuellement;Des groupes de défense des droits des animaux ont déclaré que la nouvelle avait donné un choc aux organismes de secours pour animaux, qui n’avaient pas été consultés sur ce projet. Ils croient que la mesure annoncée pourrait les obliger à fermer leurs portes;On offre des vaccins qui préviennent la rage. D’autres instruments de politique pourraient être plus efficaces que l’interdiction proposée;On ignore qui le gouvernement a consulté pour déterminer les répercussions de la mesure sur le sauvetage, l’adoption et le placement en milieu familial des chiens;Beaucoup de Canadiens adoptent ou sauvent des chiens venant de l’étranger. Ce changement pourrait faire croître le nombre de chiens errants ou en refuge dans le monde entier;Il est important d’assurer la sécurité des Canadiens et de leurs animaux de compagnie, et aussi de collaborer avec les services de secours et de défense des droits des animaux.Nous soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de collaborer avec les services de secours pour chiens et les groupes de défense des droits des animaux afin de s’assurer que sa politique sur l’importation des chiens protégera les Canadiens sans faire augmenter le nombre d’animaux errants ou en refuge dans le monde.
Response by the Minister of Public SafetySigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): PAM DAMOFF, M.P.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for establishing the policies regarding the importation of live animals, including dogs into Canada under the Health of Animals Act and Health of Animals Regulations. The CBSA administers and enforces these policies at the border.On September 28, 2022, the CFIA implemented Notice to industry: New measure prohibiting the entry of commercial dogs from countries at high-risk for dog rabies, the new import restrictions banning all commercial dogs from high risk rabies countries (approximately 112 countries) from being imported into Canada. These restrictions are in effect at international airports in Canada.
Response by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-FoodSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, PC, MPThe Government of Canada protects Canada’s food, animals and plants to enhance the health and well-being of Canada’s citizens, its environment and its economy. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for regulating the importation of animals into Canada to prevent the introduction and spread of anydisease, such as rabies caused by canine-variant viruses (dog rabies), that have the potential to harm animal and human health. Since September 28, 2022, the entry of all commercial dogs into Canada from countries considered to be high risk for dog rabies is no longer permitted, regardless of their age. Commercial dogs can include (but are not limited to) dogs for resale, adoption, fostering, breeding, show or exhibition, research and other purposes. This recent measure was implemented in response to the importation of dogs infected with dog rabies, and resulting calls from federal and provincial public health officials to strengthen importation measures in Canada for dogs from countries at high risk for dog rabies. The CFIA consulted with public health authorities regardingthe human health risk and it was determined to be significant enough to warrant the implementation of a measure that helps prevent the introduction and spread of dog rabies to Canada. The CFIA worked with the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency and other federal government partners to implement this measure.Canada does not currently have any cases of dog rabies (rabies caused by the canine-variant), a virus that can be transmitted between mammals, including humans. Rabies is 99% fatal to animals and humans once they start to show signs or symptoms.Dog rabies can be introduced into Canada through imports that come from over 100 countries where this deadly disease is present. The importation of even one rabid dog could result in transmission to Canadian humans, pets and Canadian wildlife. In past years, commercial dog imports have increased significantly and shipments of dogs arriving from countries with widespread dog rabies pose a high risk of introducing this disease in Canada.Anyone looking to import dogs into Canada must comply with the import requirements under the Health of Animals Regulations. These requirements are very specific to the animal species. They are also influenced by other factors such as the purpose of import, the animal health disease status of the country of origin, the age of the animal and whether or not it will be accompanied to Canada by the owner. Canada’s import requirements for personal pet dogs and assistance dogs remain unchanged. In accordance with this measures, the CFIA will continue to explore options to further strengthen the requirements to protect the country from dog rabies. The CFIA will work with stakeholders, including air carriers, veterinarians, provincial veterinary authorities, infectious, the Canadian dog industry and animal advocacy groups. The CFIA is committed to continuing to develop approaches that keep the Canadian public and animals safe and prevent the introduction and spread of diseases into Canada. 
ChiensImportations
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée30 janvier 2023441-00856441-00856 (Justice)ArnoldViersenPeace River—WestlockConservateurAB22 novembre 202230 janvier 202326 septembre 2022Pétition à la Chambre des communesATTENDU QUE :
  • L’esclavage moderne est profondément ancré dans les chaînes d’approvisionnement de l’économie canadienne;
  • Aujourd’hui, environ 152 millions d’enfants travaillent et 20 millions de personnes sont dans le travail forcé;
  • On estime que plus de 1?200 entreprises au Canada importent des biens susceptibles d’être issus du travail des enfants ou du travail forcé;
  • Environ 20 milliards de dollars canadiens de marchandises importées chaque année risquent d’être issues de l’esclavage moderne;
  • Les grandes entreprises ne sont pas tenues de déclarer les mesures prises pour prévenir l’esclavage moderne dans leurs chaînes d’approvisionnement;
  • Le Canada s’est engagé à respecter la cible 8.7 des Objectifs de développement durable des Nations Unies pour 2030 en éliminant toutes les formes de travail des enfants d’ici 2025.
Nous, soussignés, citoyens du Canada, demandons à la Chambre des communes d’adopter le projet de loi S-211, Loi édictant la Loi sur la lutte contre le travail forcé et le travail des enfants dans les chaînes d’approvisionnement et modifiant le Tarif des douanes, advenant que ce projet de loi soit adopté par le Sénat et renvoyé à la Chambre pour examen.
Response by the Minister of LabourSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): TERRY SHEEHANThe Minister of Labour, with support from the Minister of Public Safety, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, is working to advance legislation to eradicate forced labour from Canadian supply chains and ensure that Canadian businesses operating abroad do not contribute to human rights abuses, as reflected in the December 2021 mandate letter commitment.Further to this commitment, the Government published the Labour exploitation in global supply chains: What We Heard Report (https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/international-affairs/reports/what-we-heard-forced-labour-global-supply-chain.html) in March 2022, which provides a summary of past consultations on possible measures to address labour exploitation in supply chains. Stakeholders were invited to review the Report and share any additional feedback. Submissions were received from a range of organizations and individuals and the Government will continue to consider the results of consultations moving forward.Members of Parliament unanimously voted to have Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff, studied by Committee. On November 30, 2022, the Bill was reported back to the House without amendments.Senate Public Bill S-211 has sparked important dialogue and helped advance the issue of forced labour in supply chains. The Government will continue to work with stakeholders and international partners to make sure that supply chain legislation in Canada is strong, effective, and enforceable. Given that supply chain legislation is still a relatively new policy tool and legislative models are evolving, Canada’s approach when it comes to tackling forced labour in supply chains will be continuously re-evaluated and reassessed.Supply chain legislation is just one tool, among many, needed to address forced labour and other forms of exploitation. The Government also has in place a variety of other initiatives to prevent and address exploitation in global supply chains and to promote responsible business conduct (RBC) abroad.For example, Canada is party to a number of conventions aimed at protecting human rights, including conventions addressing situations of child labour and forced labour. The Government continues to negotiate into Canada’s free trade agreements enforceable obligations to address child and forced labour. Trade sanctions or financial penalties can be imposed on free trade partners that do not live up to these obligations.In addition, the Government introduced the prohibition on the importation of goods produced in whole or in part by forced labour, which came into force under the Customs Tariff on July 1, 2020. This implemented an obligation in the Labour Chapter of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), and applies to all goods regardless of country of origin.Furthermore, the Government’s National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking enhances Canada’s efforts to combat human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation and forced labour, both domestically and internationally. The National Strategy is a multi-department horizontal initiative centred on prevention, protection, prosecutions, partnerships, and survivors’ empowerment. As part of this National Strategy, the Government of Canada committed to promoting ethical corporate practices by encouraging industry partners to implement changes in their supply chains to prevent and reduce the risk of forced labour in government procurement supply chains.On the public procurement front, Canada has strengthened its contracting regime to ensure that federal suppliers adhere to the highest ethical standards and treat their workers with dignity. To this end, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has updated its Code of Conduct for Procurement to include expectations for suppliers and their subcontractors on human and labour rights. In addition, PSPC has implemented new anti-forced labour contract clauses to ensure that it can terminate contracts where there is credible information that goods have been produced in whole or in part by forced labour or human trafficking. The clauses also enable contract termination if goods do not clear customs because of breaches under the prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labour in the Customs Tariff. PSPC also recently awarded a contract to map international due diligence obligations for businesses to report on actions taken to address the risks of forced labour, human trafficking, and human rights violations in their supply chains. This research will inform ongoing activities designed to ensure that suppliers of goods and services apply the highest ethical and sustainability standards across their supply chains.On January 12, 2021, in coordination with international partners, Canada announced measures in response to concerns about human rights violations in the People’s Republic of China involving members of the Uyghur ethnic minority and other minorities within the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Xinjiang). These include a specialized Xinjiang Integrity Declaration as a prerequisite for Canadian companies with business ties to the region to receive Trade Commissioner Service support; a business advisory on Xinjiang-related entities; enhanced advice to Canadian businesses; export controls; increased awareness-raising for RBC related to Xinjiang; and a study on forced labour and supply chain risks, which is available on Global Affairs Canada’s website.At the September 2022 G7 Trade and Investment Ministers Meeting, G7 partners committed to strengthen cooperation and collective efforts towards eradicating the use of all forms of forced labour and child labour in global supply chains. This commitment includes measures that promote corporate due diligence, as well as working to further enhance predictability and certainty for businesses.The Government of Canada expects Canadian companies operating abroad to abide by all relevant laws, to respect human rights in all their activities abroad, and to adopt best practices and internationally respected guidelines on RBC, such as the United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Publications/GuidingPrinciplesBusinessHR_EN.pdf), the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (https://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/48004323.pdf), and the International Labour Organization Tripartite Declaration of Principles Concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (https://www.ilo.org/empent/Publications/WCMS_094386/lang--en/index.htm). To this end, Global Affairs Canada released its RBC Strategy in April 2022, which sets out priorities for the Government of Canada to support Canadian businesses active abroad – no matter their size, sector, or scope – to integrate leading responsible business practices into their operations, including throughout their supply chains and to help them mitigate risks. The Strategy strengthens Canada’s balanced approach to RBC, which includes preventative measures, legislation in select areas, and access to dispute resolution.The Government believes that a whole-of-government approach, including supply chain legislation, will be essential in addressing labour exploitation in Canadian supply chains and meeting Target 8.7 of the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to eradicate forced labour and, by 2025, end all forms of child labour. We look forward to working closely with Parliamentarians, stakeholders and international partners to strengthen Canada’s approach and global efforts to address forced labour and other forms of exploitation.
Droit du travailImportationsMain-d'œuvre enfantineS-211, Loi édictant la Loi sur la lutte contre le travail forcé et le travail des enfants dans les chaines d'approvisionnement et modifiant le Tarif des douanesTravail forcé
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée7 décembre 2022441-00789441-00789 (Justice)ArnoldViersenPeace River—WestlockConservateurAB24 octobre 20227 décembre 202226 septembre 2022Pétition à la Chambre des communesATTENDU QUE :
  • L’esclavage moderne est profondément ancré dans les chaînes d’approvisionnement de l’économie canadienne;
  • Aujourd’hui, environ 152 millions d’enfants travaillent et 20 millions de personnes sont dans le travail forcé;
  • On estime que plus de 1?200 entreprises au Canada importent des biens susceptibles d’être issus du travail des enfants ou du travail forcé;
  • Environ 20 milliards de dollars canadiens de marchandises importées chaque année risquent d’être issues de l’esclavage moderne;
  • Les grandes entreprises ne sont pas tenues de déclarer les mesures prises pour prévenir l’esclavage moderne dans leurs chaînes d’approvisionnement;
  • Le Canada s’est engagé à respecter la cible 8.7 des Objectifs de développement durable des Nations Unies pour 2030 en éliminant toutes les formes de travail des enfants d’ici 2025.
Nous, soussignés, citoyens du Canada, demandons à la Chambre des communes d’adopter le projet de loi S-211, Loi édictant la Loi sur la lutte contre le travail forcé et le travail des enfants dans les chaînes d’approvisionnement et modifiant le Tarif des douanes, advenant que ce projet de loi soit adopté par le Sénat et renvoyé à la Chambre pour examen.
Response by the Minister of LabourSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): TERRY SHEEHANThe Minister of Labour, with support from the Minister of Public Safety, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, is working to advance legislation to eradicate forced labour from Canadian supply chains and ensure that Canadian businesses operating abroad do not contribute to human rights abuses, as reflected in the December 2021 mandate letter commitment.Further to this commitment, the Government published the Labour exploitation in global supply chains: What We Heard Report (https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/international-affairs/reports/what-we-heard-forced-labour-global-supply-chain.html) in March 2022, which provides a summary of past consultations on possible measures to address labour exploitation in supply chains. Stakeholders were invited to review the Report and share any additional feedback. Submissions were received from a range of organizations and individuals and the Government will continue to consider the results of consultations moving forward.Parliament is actively engaged on this matter and there was unanimous support to have Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff, studied by Committee. The Bill passed through the Senate in spring 2022 and was referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (FAAE) with unanimous support in the House on June 1, 2022.The Government supports the referral of Bill S-211 to FAAE and will look to strengthen the proposed legislation. The committee began its study of the Bill on September 26, 2022, by inviting the Sponsors of the Bill, Member of Parliament (MP) John McKay and Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne, to appear as witnesses.This is a complex endeavour that requires careful consideration of supply chain legislation appropriate to the Canadian context. It remains a relatively novel undertaking, and the effectiveness of various legislative models is yet to be determined. For that reason, we will continuously re-evaluate and reassess the steps we take on this matter.Supply chain legislation is just one tool, among many, needed to address forced labour and other forms of exploitation. The Government also has in place a variety of other initiatives to prevent and address exploitation in global supply chains and to promote responsible business conduct (RBC) abroad.For example, Canada is party to a number of conventions aimed at protecting human rights, including conventions addressing situations of child labour and forced labour. The Government continues to negotiate into Canada’s free trade agreements enforceable obligations to address child and forced labour. Trade sanctions or financial penalties can be imposed on free trade partners that do not live up to these obligations.In addition, the Government introduced the prohibition on the importation of goods produced in whole or in part by forced labour, which came into force under the Customs Tariff on July 1, 2020. This implemented an obligation in the Labour Chapter of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), and applies to all goods regardless of country of origin.Furthermore, the Government’s National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking enhances Canada’s efforts to combat human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation and forced labour, both domestically and internationally. The National Strategy is a multi-department horizontal initiative centred on prevention, protection, prosecutions, partnerships, and survivors’ empowerment. As part of this National Strategy, the Government of Canada committed to promoting ethical corporate practices by encouraging industry partners to implement changes in their supply chains to prevent and reduce the risk of forced labour in government procurement supply chains.On the public procurement front, Canada has strengthened its contracting regime to ensure that federal suppliers adhere to the highest ethical standards and treat their workers with dignity. To this end, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has updated its Code of Conduct for Procurement to include expectations for suppliers and their subcontractors on human and labour rights. In addition, PSPC has implemented new anti-forced labour contract clauses to ensure that it can terminate contracts where there is credible information that goods have been produced in whole or in part by forced labour or human trafficking. The clauses also enable contract termination if goods do not clear customs because of breaches under the prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labour in the Customs Tariff. PSPC also recently awarded a contract to map international due diligence obligations for businesses to report on actions taken to address the risks of forced labour, human trafficking, and human rights violations in their supply chains. This research will inform ongoing activities designed to ensure that suppliers of goods and services apply the highest ethical and sustainability standards across their supply chains.On January 12, 2021, in coordination with international partners, Canada announced measures in response to concerns about human rights violations in the People’s Republic of China involving members of the Uyghur ethnic minority and other minorities within the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Xinjiang). These include a specialized Xinjiang Integrity Declaration as a prerequisite for Canadian companies with business ties to the region to receive Trade Commissioner Service support; a business advisory on Xinjiang-related entities; enhanced advice to Canadian businesses; export controls; increased awareness-raising for RBC related to Xinjiang; and a study on forced labour and supply chain risks, which is available on Global Affairs Canada’s website.At the September 2022 G7 Trade and Investment Ministers Meeting, G7 partners committed to strengthen cooperation and collective efforts towards eradicating the use of all forms of forced labour and child labour in global supply chains. This commitment includes measures that promote corporate due diligence, as well as working to further enhance predictability and certainty for businesses.The Government of Canada expects Canadian companies operating abroad to abide by all relevant laws, to respect human rights in all their activities abroad, and to adopt best practices and internationally respected guidelines on RBC, such as the United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Publications/GuidingPrinciplesBusinessHR_EN.pdf), the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (https://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/48004323.pdf), and the International Labour Organization Tripartite Declaration of Principles Concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (https://www.ilo.org/empent/Publications/WCMS_094386/lang--en/index.htm). To this end, Global Affairs Canada released its RBC Strategy in April 2022, which sets out priorities for the Government of Canada to support Canadian businesses active abroad – no matter their size, sector, or scope – to integrate leading responsible business practices into their operations, including throughout their supply chains and to help them mitigate risks. The Strategy strengthens Canada’s balanced approach to RBC, which includes preventative measures, legislation in select areas, and access to dispute resolution.The Government believes that a whole-of-government approach, including supply chain legislation, will be essential in addressing labour exploitation in Canadian supply chains and meeting Target 8.7 of the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to eradicate forced labour and, by 2025, end all forms of child labour. We look forward to working closely with Parliamentarians, stakeholders and international partners to strengthen Canada’s approach and global efforts to address forced labour and other forms of exploitation.
Droit du travailImportationsMain-d'œuvre enfantineS-211, Loi édictant la Loi sur la lutte contre le travail forcé et le travail des enfants dans les chaines d'approvisionnement et modifiant le Tarif des douanesTravail forcé
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée1 décembre 2022441-00759441-00759 (Ressources naturelles et énergie)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB18 octobre 20221 décembre 202215 février 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communesNous, les soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes sur ce qui suit : Attendu que la demande de pétrole et de gaz au Canada et les besoins à cet égard ne disparaîtront pas avant de nombreuses années. Attendu que l’Alberta et l’Ouest du Canada produisent le pétrole et le gaz les plus écologiques et ont adopté des normes du travail très élevées par comparaison à d’autres pays. Attendu que les Canadiens devraient utiliser uniquement le pétrole et le gaz de l’Alberta et de l’Ouest du Canada avant d’en importer de tout autre pays. Nous, les soussignés, demandons à la Chambre des communes de prendre les mesures suivantes pour remédier à la situation :1. Éliminer toute importation de pétrole et de gaz étrangers au Canada dans les cinq prochaines années pour ainsi créer plus d’emplois et bâtir une meilleure économie.
Response by the Minister of Natural ResourcesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, P.C., M.P.Canadian imports of foreign oil are over 40% lower than what they were under the previous Conservative government – and imports of foreign oil from outside the US have declined 80% since 2010.The federal government is supporting workers across Canada. Through initiatives such as the Regional Energy and Resources Tables, the government is working with provinces and territories to identify the top economic opportunities presented by the global shift to a net-zero world – and jointly seizing those opportunities to create sustainable jobs for Canadian workers.The government is working actively with the oil and gas industry to lower emissions, deploy clean technologies, and create sustainable jobs in every oil and gas-producing region of this country – including Alberta and Western Canada, but also including Newfoundland and Labrador.
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44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée17 novembre 2022441-00731441-00731 (Justice)ArnoldViersenPeace River—WestlockConservateurAB4 octobre 202217 novembre 20227 juin 2022Pétition à la Chambre des communesATTENDU QUE :
  • L’esclavage moderne est profondément ancré dans les chaînes d’approvisionnement de l’économie canadienne;
  • Aujourd’hui, environ 152 millions d’enfants travaillent et 20 millions de personnes sont dans le travail forcé;
  • On estime que plus de 1?200 entreprises au Canada importent des biens susceptibles d’être issus du travail des enfants ou du travail forcé;
  • Environ 20 milliards de dollars canadiens de marchandises importées chaque année risquent d’être issues de l’esclavage moderne;
  • Les grandes entreprises ne sont pas tenues de déclarer les mesures prises pour prévenir l’esclavage moderne dans leurs chaînes d’approvisionnement;
  • Le Canada s’est engagé à respecter la cible 8.7 des Objectifs de développement durable des Nations Unies pour 2030 en éliminant toutes les formes de travail des enfants d’ici 2025.
Nous, soussignés, citoyens du Canada, demandons à la Chambre des communes d’adopter le projet de loi S-211, Loi édictant la Loi sur la lutte contre le travail forcé et le travail des enfants dans les chaînes d’approvisionnement et modifiant le Tarif des douanes, advenant que ce projet de loi soit adopté par le Sénat et renvoyé à la Chambre pour examen.
Response by the Minister of LabourSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): TERRY SHEEHANThe Minister of Labour, with support from the Minister of Public Safety, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, is working to advance legislation to eradicate forced labour from Canadian supply chains and ensure that Canadian businesses operating abroad do not contribute to human rights abuses, as reflected in the December 2021 mandate letter commitment.Further to this commitment, the Government published the Labour exploitation in global supply chains: What We Heard Report (https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/international-affairs/reports/what-we-heard-forced-labour-global-supply-chain.html) in March 2022, which provides a summary of past consultations on possible measures to address labour exploitation in supply chains. Stakeholders were invited to review the Report and share any additional feedback. Submissions were received from a range of organizations and individuals and the Government will continue to consider the results of consultations moving forward.Parliament is actively engaged on this matter and there was unanimous support to have Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff, studied by Committee. The Bill passed through the Senate in spring 2022 and was referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (FAAE) with unanimous support in the House on June 1, 2022.The Government supports the referral of Bill S-211 to FAAE and will look to strengthen the proposed legislation. The committee began its study of the Bill on September 26, 2022, by inviting the Sponsors of the Bill, Member of Parliament (MP) John McKay and Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne, to appear as witnesses.This is a complex endeavour that requires careful consideration of supply chain legislation appropriate to the Canadian context. It remains a relatively novel undertaking, and the effectiveness of various legislative models is yet to be determined. For that reason, we will continuously re-evaluate and reassess the steps we take on this matter.Supply chain legislation is just one tool, among many, needed to address forced labour and other forms of exploitation. The Government also has in place a variety of other initiatives to prevent and address exploitation in global supply chains and to promote responsible business conduct (RBC) abroad.For example, Canada is party to a number of conventions aimed at protecting human rights, including conventions addressing situations of child labour and forced labour. The Government continues to negotiate into Canada’s free trade agreements enforceable obligations to address child and forced labour. Trade sanctions or financial penalties can be imposed on free trade partners that do not live up to these obligations.In addition, the Government introduced the prohibition on the importation of goods produced in whole or in part by forced labour, which came into force under the Customs Tariff on July 1, 2020. This implemented an obligation in the Labour Chapter of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), and applies to all goods regardless of country of origin.Furthermore, the Government’s National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking enhances Canada’s efforts to combat human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation and forced labour, both domestically and internationally. The National Strategy is a multi-department horizontal initiative centred on prevention, protection, prosecutions, partnerships, and survivors’ empowerment. As part of this National Strategy, the Government of Canada committed to promoting ethical corporate practices by encouraging industry partners to implement changes in their supply chains to prevent and reduce the risk of forced labour in government procurement supply chains.On the public procurement front, Canada has strengthened its contracting regime to ensure that federal suppliers adhere to the highest ethical standards and treat their workers with dignity. To this end, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has updated its Code of Conduct for Procurement to include expectations for suppliers and their subcontractors on human and labour rights. In addition, PSPC has implemented new anti-forced labour contract clauses to ensure that it can terminate contracts where there is credible information that goods have been produced in whole or in part by forced labour or human trafficking. The clauses also enable contract termination if goods do not clear customs because of breaches under the prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labour in the Customs Tariff. PSPC also recently awarded a contract to map international due diligence obligations for businesses to report on actions taken to address the risks of forced labour, human trafficking, and human rights violations in their supply chains. This research will inform ongoing activities designed to ensure that suppliers of goods and services apply the highest ethical and sustainability standards across their supply chains.On January 12, 2021, in coordination with international partners, Canada announced measures in response to concerns about human rights violations in the People’s Republic of China involving members of the Uyghur ethnic minority and other minorities within the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Xinjiang). These include a specialized Xinjiang Integrity Declaration as a prerequisite for Canadian companies with business ties to the region to receive Trade Commissioner Service support; a business advisory on Xinjiang-related entities; enhanced advice to Canadian businesses; export controls; increased awareness-raising for RBC related to Xinjiang; and a study on forced labour and supply chain risks, which is available on Global Affairs Canada’s website.At the September 2022 G7 Trade and Investment Ministers Meeting, G7 partners committed to strengthen cooperation and collective efforts towards eradicating the use of all forms of forced labour and child labour in global supply chains. This commitment includes measures that promote corporate due diligence, as well as working to further enhance predictability and certainty for businesses.The Government of Canada expects Canadian companies operating abroad to abide by all relevant laws, to respect human rights in all their activities abroad, and to adopt best practices and internationally respected guidelines on RBC, such as the United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Publications/GuidingPrinciplesBusinessHR_EN.pdf), the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (https://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/48004323.pdf), and the International Labour Organization Tripartite Declaration of Principles Concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (https://www.ilo.org/empent/Publications/WCMS_094386/lang--en/index.htm). To this end, Global Affairs Canada released its RBC Strategy in April 2022, which sets out priorities for the Government of Canada to support Canadian businesses active abroad – no matter their size, sector, or scope – to integrate leading responsible business practices into their operations, including throughout their supply chains and to help them mitigate risks. The Strategy strengthens Canada’s balanced approach to RBC, which includes preventative measures, legislation in select areas, and access to dispute resolution.The Government believes that a whole-of-government approach, including supply chain legislation, will be essential in addressing labour exploitation in Canadian supply chains and meeting Target 8.7 of the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to eradicate forced labour and, by 2025, end all forms of child labour. We look forward to working closely with Parliamentarians, stakeholders and international partners to strengthen Canada’s approach and global efforts to address forced labour and other forms of exploitation.
Droit du travailImportationsMain-d'œuvre enfantineS-211, Loi édictant la Loi sur la lutte contre le travail forcé et le travail des enfants dans les chaines d'approvisionnement et modifiant le Tarif des douanesTravail forcé
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée20 mai 2022441-00367441-00367 (Ressources naturelles et énergie)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB6 avril 202220 mai 202215 février 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communesNous, les soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes sur ce qui suit : Attendu que la demande de pétrole et de gaz au Canada et les besoins à cet égard ne disparaîtront pas avant de nombreuses années. Attendu que l’Alberta et l’Ouest du Canada produisent le pétrole et le gaz les plus écologiques et ont adopté des normes du travail très élevées par comparaison à d’autres pays. Attendu que les Canadiens devraient utiliser uniquement le pétrole et le gaz de l’Alberta et de l’Ouest du Canada avant d’en importer de tout autre pays. Nous, les soussignés, demandons à la Chambre des communes de prendre les mesures suivantes pour remédier à la situation :1. Éliminer toute importation de pétrole et de gaz étrangers au Canada dans les cinq prochaines années pour ainsi créer plus d’emplois et bâtir une meilleure économie.
Response by the Minister of Natural ResourcesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, P.C., M.P.Many major Canadian oil and gas companies have committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The federal government is working with them to do so by placing a decreasing cap on emissions from the sector, as the Prime Minister announced at COP26 in November 2021.As Canada moves towards net-zero emissions by 2050, the Government wants to ensure the continued prosperity of energy workers across Canada. To that end, the Minister of Natural Resources has asked Canada Energy Regulator to undertake scenario analysis consistent with Canada achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This includes fully modelled scenarios of supply and demand of all energy commodities in Canada, including clean fuels, electricity, and oil and gas. This will take place as the federal government works with municipalities, provinces, Indigenous groups, unions, and industry to ensure that energy workers from coast to coast to coast are front and center of the transition toward a clean future for Canadians.Crude oil is a globally-traded commodity for which purchasing decisions are dictated by supply and demand fundamentals. Canada’s market-based energy framework allows the private sector to determine crude oil and petroleum product flows. Companies make their own decisions based on market conditions.
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44e législature229Non certifiée28 mars 2022e-3855e-3855 (Environnement)AidenFowlerJohnAldagCloverdale—Langley CityLibéralBC22 février 2022 à 12 h 02 (HAE)24 mars 2022 à 12 h 02 (HAE)28 mars 2022Pétition au <Addressee type="4" affiliationId="278910" mp-riding-display="1">ministre de l’Environnement et du Changement climatique</Addressee>Attendu que : La déforestation en cours en Indonésie et dans les régions avoisinantes est due à la culture de l’huile de palme; La transition des forêts naturelles vers la production d’huile de palme à des fins économiques a entraîné une perte massive de la biodiversité; La perte de la biodiversité a entraîné la diminution du nombre d’espèces, et constitue particulièrement une menace pour les orangs-outans; On estime qu’en raison de la déforestation massive, la forêt indonésienne a perdu six millions d’hectares entre 2000 et 2012, et qu’elle a entraîné la mort d’environ 3 000 orangs-outans par année depuis les années 1970, et qu’ils pourraient entièrement disparaître d’ici 2050.Nous, soussignés, étudiants de l’Université Simon Fraser et résidents de la Colombie-Britannique, prions le ministre de l’Environnement et du Changement climatique du Canada d’imposer immédiatement une taxe sur l’huile de palme brute et les produits à base d’huile de palme provenant d’Indonésie, afin de décourager son utilisation et, par le fait même, les dures méthodes agricoles utilisées pour l’obtenir.DéforestationHuile de palmeImportationsIndonésieTaxe d'accise44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée31 janvier 2022441-00109441-00109 (Ressources naturelles et énergie)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB16 décembre 202131 janvier 202215 février 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communesNous, les soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes sur ce qui suit : Attendu que la demande de pétrole et de gaz au Canada et les besoins à cet égard ne disparaîtront pas avant de nombreuses années. Attendu que l’Alberta et l’Ouest du Canada produisent le pétrole et le gaz les plus écologiques et ont adopté des normes du travail très élevées par comparaison à d’autres pays. Attendu que les Canadiens devraient utiliser uniquement le pétrole et le gaz de l’Alberta et de l’Ouest du Canada avant d’en importer de tout autre pays. Nous, les soussignés, demandons à la Chambre des communes de prendre les mesures suivantes pour remédier à la situation :1. Éliminer toute importation de pétrole et de gaz étrangers au Canada dans les cinq prochaines années pour ainsi créer plus d’emplois et bâtir une meilleure économie.
Response by the Minister of Natural ResourcesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, P.C., M.P.Many major Canadian oil and gas companies have committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The federal government is working with them to do so by placing a decreasing cap on emissions from the sector, as the Prime Minister announced at COP26 in November 2021.As Canada moves towards net-zero emissions by 2050, the Government wants to ensure the continued prosperity of energy workers across Canada. To that end, the Minister of Natural Resources has asked Canada Energy Regulator to undertake scenario analysis consistent with Canada achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This includes fully modelled scenarios of supply and demand of all energy commodities in Canada, including clean fuels, electricity, and oil and gas. This will take place as the federal government works with municipalities, provinces, Indigenous groups, unions, and industry to ensure that energy workers from coast to coast to coast are front and center of the transition toward a clean future for Canadians.Crude oil is a globally-traded commodity for which purchasing decisions are dictated by supply and demand fundamentals. Canada’s market-based energy framework allows the private sector to determine crude oil and petroleum product flows. Companies make their own decisions based on market conditions.
ImportationsPétrole et gaz