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View Laurel Collins Profile
NDP (BC)
View Laurel Collins Profile
2020-02-03 18:55 [p.864]
Madam Speaker, we still do not have an answer to why Environment Canada investigators that were responsible to the minister took so long in their investigation and why the matter was not referred to the RCMP to pursue criminal charges, despite legally admissible statements of fact and admission of criminal wrongdoing in the U.S.
While Volkswagen was found criminally responsible in the U.S., here in Canada it was ordered to pay $196 million, which is $70 million less than the maximum fine. That is $70 million off. That sounds like a pretty sweet deal to me for a foreign company that was found guilty of committing what amounts to environmental fraud, a company that purposely put the health of Canadians and the planet at risk.
The Liberal government claims to be serious about climate change, so when will it stop making backroom deals with corporate lobbyists? When will it start standing up for Canadians and the planet?
View Peter Schiefke Profile
Lib. (QC)
View Peter Schiefke Profile
2020-02-03 18:56 [p.864]
Madam Speaker, just to reiterate. In September 2015, Environment and Climate Change Canada launched an investigation regarding the importation into Canada of certain vehicle models that were allegedly equipped with a prohibited defeat device.
To answer my hon. colleague's question, investigators needed to take the necessary time to gather sufficient evidence and because of the international elements to this investigation, time was needed to analyze a massive amount of information, which in some cases required international information-sharing agreements.
The investigation revealed that between January 2008 and December 2015, the company imported into Canada nearly 128,000 two- and three-litre diesel engines and Audi vehicles equipped with defeat devices, so we put in place the largest fine in Canadian history.
We are proud of those results. It shows that in Canada, if a company does not follow the rules, that company will face stiff penalties and consequences.
View Carol Hughes Profile
NDP (ON)
The motion to adjourn the House is now deemed to have been adopted. Accordingly, the House stand adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m. pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).
(The House adjourned at 6:57 p.m.)
View Laurel Collins Profile
NDP (BC)
View Laurel Collins Profile
2020-01-29 14:52 [p.632]
Mr. Speaker, Volkswagen was caught lying about illegal levels of emissions. It pleaded guilty in the U.S. and paid a $20-billion fine.
Why did Canada wait years before laying charges? We do not know. What we do know is that Liberal ministers started meeting with Volkswagen lobbyists, and it looks like this corporation that was found guilty of committing environmental fraud got a backroom deal.
We are facing a climate crisis, so why are the Liberals putting corporate profits ahead of Canadians and the planet?
View Justin Trudeau Profile
Lib. (QC)
View Justin Trudeau Profile
2020-01-29 14:52 [p.632]
Mr. Speaker, this investigation, all related prosecution matters and the judge's approval of the penalty were made independent of ministers' offices.
The company paid an unprecedented fine in Canada as a result of the investigation. Indeed, it was 23 times greater than the highest federal environmental fine ever imposed. The Public Prosecution Service determines what charges can be sustained, and it has sole jurisdiction to pursue any prosecution. The funds from the fine will go towards projects that protect our environment.
View Jagmeet Singh Profile
NDP (BC)
View Jagmeet Singh Profile
2020-01-28 14:25 [p.580]
Mr. Speaker, in 2016, we learned that Volkswagen vehicles were emitting illegal levels of toxins that were hurting people and the environment, yet the Liberal government did nothing for three years. When it finally decided to act, it gave a foreign company, which makes no contribution to our Canadian workforce, a sweetheart deal and let it off the hook with no criminal charges.
Volkswagen knew that its cars did not meet our health and environmental standards.
Why do the Liberals choose foreign companies over people and the environment?
View Justin Trudeau Profile
Lib. (QC)
View Justin Trudeau Profile
2020-01-28 14:26 [p.580]
Mr. Speaker, we take our responsibility to never stop fighting for a healthier environment very seriously. That is why we are pleased that Volkswagen paid the price for the way it misled Canadians. It is important to ensure that in Canada we have some of the best standards and the best plan in the world to fight climate change.
We will continue to lead the charge because we know that jobs, our children's future and the future of the planet are at stake.
View Alexandre Boulerice Profile
NDP (QC)
In recent years, Volkswagen has been caught lying about its vehicles' polluting emissions.
We know this because the company pleaded guilty in the United States in 2017. Canada waited three years before laying charges. Three years. The Liberals did not report anything to the RCMP. The company was offered a backroom deal to avoid trial.
Does this complacency have to do with the fact that Volkswagen lobbyists were invited into the offices of the environment, transport, global affairs and innovation ministers, as well as that of the Prime Minister?
View Jonathan Wilkinson Profile
Lib. (BC)
Mr. Speaker, this investigation, the resulting legal action and the judge's approval of the penalty imposed on Volkswagen are independent of the minister's office.
As a result of the investigation, the company had to pay a record-setting fine in Canada. That fine is 26 times higher than any environmental fine ever imposed at the federal level, and the money will go toward environmental protection projects.
View Jagmeet Singh Profile
NDP (BC)
View Jagmeet Singh Profile
2019-12-13 11:29 [p.397]
Mr. Speaker, those are fine words, but as people saw yesterday, there is no action.
The secret agreement with Volkswagen illustrates how the Liberals are prepared to hide their climate inaction.
After six meetings with various government departments, including the Prime Minister's Office, Volkswagen got a special deal. No other accused gets to speak with the government before striking its plea deal.
Why did the Liberal government and the Prime Minister's Office give such special treatment to this massive corporate fraud?
View Navdeep Bains Profile
Lib. (ON)
Mr. Speaker, the leader of the NDP is asking about our government's agenda. It is focused on the middle class. Since 2015, we have seen over one million jobs created and that is because we are building partnerships with the private sector to bring in foreign direct investment.
That is why we are also addressing the concerns of middle-class Canadians by investing in measures like the Canada child benefit. It has helped lift 300,000 kids out of poverty and overall we have seen a reduction and 900,000 individuals have lifted themselves out of poverty. That is our track record.
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