“The other party is hiding the true cost of this program. I want them to tell taxpayers how much they are spending.”
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A debate on cost overruns and transparency issues with the Cúram software project, used for administering major benefit programs. MPs argued mainly about whether there were significant cost overruns and if the government was being fully transparent, with the Bloc Québécois alleging problems and a lack of transparency, while the Liberals defended the project's budget and progress.
“I want to defend the government. We have spent less than the budget we gave ourselves. This program is very complex and old.”
“You said something wrong. I'm going to make you look bad to the people of Quebec. Your majority doesn't mean you can avoid responsibility.”
“We are spending money on a big project. It is important and ongoing. We will keep spending money on it.”