Discussion · Oral Questions
Michael Barrett Conservative
“The government gave a $12-million contract to an American company tied to Donald Trump instead of a Canadian group that hires veterans. The minister promised to put Canadian workers first. I want the government to explain why it chose an American company over Canadians.”
“Mr. Speaker, when reached for comment, the minister said that “putting Canadian workers and industries first” was the heart of their buy Canadian policy. This does not look like either of those things. Instead, a $12-million contract went to a firm that does business with Donald Trump’s ICE instead of to a not-for-profit Canadian company, the largest employer of Canadian veterans. The question for the Liberals is this. Instead of creating employment opportunities for Canadian veterans and buying Canadian, why did they choose to put an American firm that has close ties to Donald Trump ahead of Canadians?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, when reached for comment, the minister said that “putting Canadian workers and industries first” was the heart of their buy Canadian policy. This does not look like either of those things. Instead, a $12-million contract went to a firm that does business with Donald Trump’s ICE instead of to a not-for-profit Canadian company, the largest employer of Canadian veterans. The question for the Liberals is this. Instead of creating employment opportunities for Canadian veterans and buying Canadian, why did they choose to put an American firm that has close ties to Donald Trump ahead of Canadians?