✔︎ Paris Accord Motion

Motion

That, in the opinion of the House, climate change is a global problem that requires a global solution; and despite the withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement, Canada remains committed to the implementation of the Agreement, as it is in the best interest of all Canadians

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

The Minister of the Environment and Climate Change has repeatedly stated that the Government of Canada will continue to implement the Paris Agreement regardless of what climate policies the U.S. may pursue. Debate and adoption of the motion will send a message to our North American partners, and the world, that Canada remains committed to taking meaningful action on the environment while growing the economy.

Result

Passed.