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Maxime Blanchette-Joncas Bloc Québécois
“The minister says he wants to use expertise to speed up major projects. But Canada's chief science adviser says the government never consulted her about them. I want the minister to admit he only listens to experts when it helps him.”
“Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Transport mentioned wanting to use the available expertise to accelerate projects of national interest. Speaking of expertise, Canada’s chief science adviser told the Standing Committee on Science and Research that she had never been consulted about projects of national interest. It is funny. The minister is talking about expertise, but he is not consulting his own expert, who is paid with public money. Instead of trying to convince us that he is using available expertise, can he simply confirm that he uses it only when it suits his narrative?”
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This statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “he uses it only when it suits his narrative”.
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Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Transport mentioned wanting to use the available expertise to accelerate projects of national interest. Speaking of expertise, Canada’s chief science adviser told the Standing Committee on Science and Research that she had never been consulted about projects of national interest. It is funny. The minister is talking about expertise, but he is not consulting his own expert, who is paid with public money. Instead of trying to convince us that he is using available expertise, can he simply confirm that he uses it only when it suits his narrative?