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CAQ’s inaction: Marc Tanguay calls on Hydro-Québec to take the lead in energy

Official Opposition Leader Marc Tanguay is criticizing the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) for its inaction on Quebec's energy future, calling instead for Hydro-Québec to launch a broad national consultation.

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The leader of the official opposition, Marc Tanguay, is disappointed with the inaction and lack of seriousness of the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) regarding the energy future of Quebec. He believes that the current government is not doing enough to address this critical issue for the province’s economy. To remedy this situation, Marc Tanguay is asking Hydro-Québec to take the lead and launch a vast consultation on the future of energy in Québec for the next 50 years.

Hydro-Québec, a key player in Québec’s energy future

The Official Opposition has been proposing for months that the government initiate such a process, but François Legault is only proposing a timid day of discussions on this issue. Marc Tanguay believes that this consultation is only a cosmetic exercise since a bill is likely already being drafted for introduction in the fall. He considers François Legault’s lack of leadership on the issue of the future of energy to be scandalous.

For Marc Tanguay, it is crucial to show ambition and vision to meet Quebec’s energy challenges. He therefore asked Hydro-Québec to set up a vast national travelling consultation on the future of energy. In his opinion, Hydro-Québec is in the best position to take the lead in such a consultation and to give society’s stakeholders a voice so that they can truly express their views on our energy future. Hydro-Québec belongs to all Quebecers.

The CAQ underestimates the importance of the energy issue, according to the opposition

Gregory Kelley, M.P. for Jacques-Cartier and Official Opposition Energy Critic, also believes that it is crucial to give a voice to the stakeholders in society to address this important issue. According to him, the CAQ does not seem to be taking this issue seriously, and there is a need for ambition and vision to address Quebec’s energy issues.

In short, Marc Tanguay and the Official Opposition criticize the CAQ for its lack of ambition and seriousness regarding Quebec’s energy future. They are calling on Hydro-Québec to take the lead and launch a broad-based national consultation on the energy future for the next 50 years. In their opinion, it is crucial to give a voice to the actors of society to address this important issue and ensure the economic future of Quebec.

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