Discussion · Government Orders
Kevin Lamoureux Liberal
“Government-owned corporations work well. Because they operate at an arm's length from government, they are more efficient, accountable, and transparent.”
“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the question from the leader of the Green Party. Personally, I understand and appreciate the value of Crown corporations because through them we can build in an arm’s-length component, which I would argue allows them to be far more efficient and better able to deal with the types of projects that have been assigned to them. There are many examples at all levels of government. Whether it is municipal, provincial or federal governments, they have clearly demonstrated that, through a Crown corporation, we can ensure a higher sense of accountability and transparency while at the same time—”
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Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the question from the leader of the Green Party. Personally, I understand and appreciate the value of Crown corporations because through them we can build in an arm’s-length component, which I would argue allows them to be far more efficient and better able to deal with the types of projects that have been assigned to them. There are many examples at all levels of government. Whether it is municipal, provincial or federal governments, they have clearly demonstrated that, through a Crown corporation, we can ensure a higher sense of accountability and transparency while at the same time—