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Ms. Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre, NDP) moved for leave to introduce Bill C-232, An Act respecting a Climate Emergency Action Framework.

She said: Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to rise to present my bill, the climate emergency action framework act. The bill recognizes the right of Canadians to a safe, clean, healthy environment as a human right. As we are witnessing around the country, individuals, especially young people, are concerned about the climate emergency. I share their concerns and I honour their understanding that this cannot be achieved without the recognition and respect of the fundamental human rights of indigenous peoples as affirmed in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. There is no reconciliation in the absence of justice.

We must move forward in this country with a green new deal that supports the human rights of all peoples while investing in a green economy that brings workers along. The bill provides a clear path forward by calling on the Government of Canada to take all measures necessary to address the climate emergency. We have no more time to waste. l look forward to working with other members of the House to push the bill forward.