Discussion · Oral Questions
David McGuinty Liberal
“We are spending money on Canada's space program to create jobs and grow the economy. This spending will also protect Canada's borders and help Nova Scotia build defence equipment.”
“Mr. Speaker, our investments in Canada’s space capabilities, the member will know, will translate into new jobs, stronger supply chains, greater industrial capacity and a more resilient Canadian economy. We are taking decisive action to strengthen our security and sovereignty, and to reinforce the resilience and long-term strength of the country. We are strengthening Atlantic Canada’s industrial capacity, growing Nova Scotia’s role in Canada’s defence industry and giving Canada the capability it needs to respond to evolving global security challenges, while supporting long-term economic growth.”
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Government answer in Question Period
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Mr. Speaker, our investments in Canada’s space capabilities, the member will know, will translate into new jobs, stronger supply chains, greater industrial capacity and a more resilient Canadian economy. We are taking decisive action to strengthen our security and sovereignty, and to reinforce the resilience and long-term strength of the country. We are strengthening Atlantic Canada’s industrial capacity, growing Nova Scotia’s role in Canada’s defence industry and giving Canada the capability it needs to respond to evolving global security challenges, while supporting long-term economic growth.