“I want billions of taxpayer dollars for my preferred program. I don't care about the cost. I'll say it creates jobs to justify any spending. How dare you oppose more spending!”
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A debate about the government giving $200 million in taxpayer money to a small company with Liberal party ties to lease land for a 'spaceport', consisting of a gravel lot and concrete slab. The Conservatives criticized this as wasteful spending on renting land already owned by the government, while the Liberals defended it as an investment in Canadian space capabilities and job creation.
“I want Canadians to be proud that the government is spending money on space. I want people to feel we are protecting our sovereignty and security.”