Mr. Speaker, I thank my opposition colleague for his question.

As Canadians, we believe in our ability to build. We believe that hard work and vision can provide future opportunities for our children and grandchildren. Throughout our history, when faced with uncertainty, we have risen to the challenge. Today, we must demonstrate the same spirit, because the issue before us is not just about fuel. It is about Canada's economic independence, our jobs and the leadership role we can play in the global energy future.

We need to take charge of our destiny. We need to build more projects of national importance. We are not ruling out new and expanded pipelines. Our efforts to advance major projects are how we strengthen our economy, how we create certainty for investors and how we build the resilience we need against unjustified trade actions. Canada has always risen to the occasion when faced with challenges, drawing strength from our unity, resilience and ambition.

The new Major Projects Office is our commitment to lead and to build the energy sector, acting as a single point of contact to prioritize and streamline nation-building projects that will secure Canada's place as an energy superpower. This unwavering focus is rapidly turning into action. Among the first set of projects that have been referred to the Major Projects Office for consideration, the LNG Canada phase 2 project stands out as a transformative opportunity. Located in Kitimat, British Columbia, this proposed expansion will double the facility's capacity, allowing us to export 28 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas each year.

Canadian LNG is produced to the highest environmental and labour standards and will diversify our markets, strengthen global energy security and reduce emissions by offering cleaner energy alternatives to the world. With its operation projected to emit 60% less greenhouse gases than the global average, LNG Canada exemplifies how we can deliver energy responsibly while generating more jobs for Canadians.

Through the Major Projects Office, we ensure that energy projects, such as phase two of LNG Canada, receive the attention, support and regulatory certainty they need to move forward quickly and successfully. Working with governments, indigenous communities and the private sector, we are building the infrastructure and partnerships needed for a strong, sustainable and sovereign economy.

We do not just ask ourselves whether we should build; we lead the way in how to build, with determination and speed. Our environmental obligations and our legal obligations to indigenous peoples are also non-negotiable.

Claude Guay

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