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The Liberals spent billions modernizing old age security software, but now the Bloc accuses them of hiding cost overruns and trying to kill an investigation into it. The Liberals claim everything was transparent and on budget.

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Sébastien Lemire

Bloc Québécois
“The Liberals spent another $451 million on Cúram problems they denied existed. Now they're using their majority to hide this from Quebeckers.”
Our translation 78% shorter

Hon. Steven MacKinnon

Liberal
“I don't like that you're trying to make us look bad. We did nothing wrong. The software is good.”
Our translation 54% shorter

Sébastien Lemire

Bloc Québécois
“I'm piling on the attack against the Liberals. I don't like that they stopped several investigations. I want the Prime Minister to act.”
Our translation 78% shorter

Hon. Patty Hajdu

Liberal
“I want to push back against that attack. I'm saying everything is fine. The program is under budget. It was looked at by many people. Nothing to see here.”
Our translation 57% shorter