Discussion · Government Orders
Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault Liberal
“This new defence agency needs to be independent so it can invest quickly and build up our industries. It will still follow strict rules. It must share its spending details, write reports, and answer questions from MPs.”
“Mr. Speaker, as I said, accountability measures will apply. The objective of making the agency a Crown corporation is to give it more autonomy so it can invest in defence and meet current needs while strengthening our country’s industrial base. Accountability measures will apply. Committee work will be carried out, reports will be written and financial disclosure obligations will have to be met. All of these criteria apply. Members of Parliament will be able to ask their questions in committee and in the House.”
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Mr. Speaker, as I said, accountability measures will apply. The objective of making the agency a Crown corporation is to give it more autonomy so it can invest in defence and meet current needs while strengthening our country’s industrial base. Accountability measures will apply. Committee work will be carried out, reports will be written and financial disclosure obligations will have to be met. All of these criteria apply. Members of Parliament will be able to ask their questions in committee and in the House.