Discussion · Government Orders
François-Philippe Champagne Liberal
“We need to invest in infrastructure like cold storage. I saw a facility at the Moncton airport that helps ship lobster quickly and supports local communities.”
“Mr. Chair, this is a really good point. When I was in New Brunswick, I had the privilege of seeing the cold storage. I think it is at the Moncton airport that they have a very large facility. That is the kind of structural investment we need to make in this country. Yes, obviously we need to build infrastructure, but cold storage facilities, like the one I saw, are really making a difference. I was so impressed by the workers, the people there. Do members know that they load a 747 with lobster in about two hours? I was really impressed to see how these communities, because they have connectivity with the rest of the world and because of the investments that were made, are able to support families and communities across Canada. Again, I want to thank all members tonight. I know it is getting late, but I know people are here and the work they are doing is very important. For me as minister, being held to account on behalf of the government is my job, and I am happy to answer as many questions as we can tonight. I want to thank the members for the outstanding work they are doing tonight.”
Mr. Chair, this is a really good point. When I was in New Brunswick, I had the privilege of seeing the cold storage. I think it is at the Moncton airport that they have a very large facility. That is the kind of structural investment we need to make in this country. Yes, obviously we need to build infrastructure, but cold storage facilities, like the one I saw, are really making a difference. I was so impressed by the workers, the people there. Do members know that they load a 747 with lobster in about two hours? I was really impressed to see how these communities, because they have connectivity with the rest of the world and because of the investments that were made, are able to support families and communities across Canada. Again, I want to thank all members tonight. I know it is getting late, but I know people are here and the work they are doing is very important. For me as minister, being held to account on behalf of the government is my job, and I am happy to answer as many questions as we can tonight. I want to thank the members for the outstanding work they are doing tonight.