“Mr. Speaker, it is shameful that Conservative members stand in their places and prefer to continue with character assassinations. If we take a look at Quebec hydro or the Ontario health system, we will find that the CEOs are very compatible. In fact, they might even be more compatible than what is being suggested here. Is the member suggesting that everyone’s appointment to either a federal Crown corporation or a provincial Crown corporation is strictly a political, partisan appointment? If that is the case, I suggest the member needs to realize that things have changed since the last federal election, when Canadians chose a Prime Minister who is moving and pushing to get our Canadian Forces equipped—”
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Mr. Speaker, The question · 123 wordsI was clear when I spoke about the skills required for the job.Was what Mr. Guzman did at Goldman Sachs a good thing?1It probably was.However, is he the right person to run an opaque Crown corporation responsible for military procurement and for meeting operational requirements?That is what we are questioning.We are also questioning the fact that he is receiving an astronomical salary.As I mentioned in my speech, if the government had appointed someone with military procurement and supply expertise to a key position, that would be entirely appropriate.However, if someone turns up out of the blue and the only criterion they meet is being a friend of the Prime Minister, it is reasonable to ask questions.Motive imputed
