Discussion · Government Orders
Chris Malette Liberal
“This bill creates a new agency focused only on buying and building defence equipment. It will help us get equipment to the military faster. A new associate minister will oversee the agency to keep it accountable.”
“Mr. Speaker, in the new legislation, the shift is about centralizing execution and accountability with what is known as the CCDI. While recognizing that major defence investments will continue to advance broader Government of Canada priorities, the CCDI mandate would be more focused on defence production, procurement and investment. It would also accelerate delivery of defence capabilities. That does not mean there would be less oversight. The CCDI would operate at arm’s length under the national defence portfolio, reporting to a new minister, called the associate minister of national defence for procurement. The Government of Canada is committed to clear accountability and a more integrated approach to—”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, in the new legislation, the shift is about centralizing execution and accountability with what is known as the CCDI. While recognizing that major defence investments will continue to advance broader Government of Canada priorities, the CCDI mandate would be more focused on defence production, procurement and investment. It would also accelerate delivery of defence capabilities. That does not mean there would be less oversight. The CCDI would operate at arm’s length under the national defence portfolio, reporting to a new minister, called the associate minister of national defence for procurement. The Government of Canada is committed to clear accountability and a more integrated approach to—