Discussion · Government Orders
Kurt Holman Conservative
“Why are the rules for space launch approvals and liability not written directly into the law? I worry the minister wants to help favored companies without any oversight from Parliament.”
“Mr. Speaker, in a specialized industry like space, the risk of regulatory capture is high. Why are the criteria for approval and indemnity not written in law? Is it because the minister wants the power to reward well-connected firms behind closed doors, without a single second of parliamentary oversight?”
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Mr. Speaker, in a specialized industry like space, the risk of regulatory capture is high. Why are the criteria for approval and indemnity not written in law? Is it because the minister wants the power to reward well-connected firms behind closed doors, without a single second of parliamentary oversight?