Discussion · Government Orders
Kevin Lamoureux Liberal
“I want us to pass this space launch bill so Canada can launch things by 2028. I want to know if the member agrees we should move quickly.”
“Mr. Speaker, I am a bit more encouraged now than I was when the Conservative critic stood up, because the current Conservative seems to be open to the idea that it is a good thing for Canada to have a launch pad. At the end of the day, if we could see the legislation go through the process, it would be a positive step forward. The government has a very ambitious goal. We would like to see something launched as early as 2028. That is doable, but we require the legislation. I am curious to know whether the member opposite agrees that we should try to get something sooner so that we are in a better position—”
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Mr. Speaker, I am a bit more encouraged now than I was when the Conservative critic stood up, because the current Conservative seems to be open to the idea that it is a good thing for Canada to have a launch pad. At the end of the day, if we could see the legislation go through the process, it would be a positive step forward. The government has a very ambitious goal. We would like to see something launched as early as 2028. That is doable, but we require the legislation. I am curious to know whether the member opposite agrees that we should try to get something sooner so that we are in a better position—