Discussion · Government Orders
Mario Beaulieu Bloc Québécois
“The government says it wants to buy Canadian goods and services. But six of its ten biggest contracts went to American companies, totaling $7.8 billion. I want the member to explain why.”
“Mr. Speaker, the Liberal government has adopted a buy Canadian policy. The Prime Minister has told Canadians that he wants to make Canada its own best customer. Despite this, the government’s actions tell a very different story. Since the Prime Minister took office, six of the 10 largest contracts have been awarded to federal suppliers headquartered in the United States. The Toronto Star reported that the Liberal government has awarded billions of dollars’ worth of contracts to American companies. The total now stands at $7.8 billion, according to their data, and the share of contracts going to U.S.-based firms continues to increase. How does my colleague explain that?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, the Liberal government has adopted a buy Canadian policy. The Prime Minister has told Canadians that he wants to make Canada its own best customer. Despite this, the government’s actions tell a very different story. Since the Prime Minister took office, six of the 10 largest contracts have been awarded to federal suppliers headquartered in the United States. The Toronto Star reported that the Liberal government has awarded billions of dollars’ worth of contracts to American companies. The total now stands at $7.8 billion, according to their data, and the share of contracts going to U.S.-based firms continues to increase. How does my colleague explain that?