Discussion · Government Orders
Steeve Lavoie Liberal
“Our announcements lead to real work. We gave an 11-billion-dollar contract to build six icebreakers. That creates 5,000 jobs and supports over 600 local businesses. Work has already started, so I ask my colleague if he still wants us to stop supporting our businesses.”
“Mr. Speaker, I would like to set the record straight on two counts before I ask my question. My colleague said that there have been some grand announcements, but nothing concrete. I was actually in Lévis on March 29 for the steel cutting ceremony for the Polar Max icebreaker, so that is one project that is happening. Our government announced an $11‑billion contract to build six icebreakers that will provide jobs for 5,000 people in our region. It also provides predictability for more than 600 suppliers in the region who will be able to invest so they can supply the Davie shipyard. That is what our businesses want. With that, does my colleague still think that we need to stop making announcements that support our businesses?”
Mr. Speaker, I would like to set the record straight on two counts before I ask my question. My colleague said that there have been some grand announcements, but nothing concrete. I was actually in Lévis on March 29 for the steel cutting ceremony for the Polar Max icebreaker, so that is one project that is happening. Our government announced an $11‑billion contract to build six icebreakers that will provide jobs for 5,000 people in our region. It also provides predictability for more than 600 suppliers in the region who will be able to invest so they can supply the Davie shipyard. That is what our businesses want. With that, does my colleague still think that we need to stop making announcements that support our businesses?