Discussion · Government Orders
Steeve Lavoie Liberal
“This bill keeps strong oversight. Crown corporations must still report their spending, face audits, and get minister approval. The bill also helps local businesses. For example, the Davie shipyard in my riding supports 5,000 workers and over 600 suppliers.”
“Mr. Speaker, I would simply like to make a clarification. My colleague said that there was no accountability at all. Crown corporations are still subject to financial disclosure, audits and the submission of documents to Parliament, and they require ministerial approval. That aspect is important. Yes, this will be important for our businesses. In my region, we have the Davie shipyard. My colleague was talking about economic security. The Davie shipyard in my riding, with six icebreakers, represents $11 billion and 5,000 workers alone on the south shore of Quebec City, which will have an impact on more than 600 suppliers. We often hear about the major contractors. Many suppliers will be able to benefit from this.”
Mr. Speaker, I would simply like to make a clarification. My colleague said that there was no accountability at all. Crown corporations are still subject to financial disclosure, audits and the submission of documents to Parliament, and they require ministerial approval. That aspect is important. Yes, this will be important for our businesses. In my region, we have the Davie shipyard. My colleague was talking about economic security. The Davie shipyard in my riding, with six icebreakers, represents $11 billion and 5,000 workers alone on the south shore of Quebec City, which will have an impact on more than 600 suppliers. We often hear about the major contractors. Many suppliers will be able to benefit from this.