“I want the minister to explain this suspicious-looking contract. Why are taxpayers paying so much more than the company does? Why backdate it for a year when there wasn't even a lease being discussed? A Liberal insider seeming to cash out after implies corruption. It looks like a scam that helps friends of the government while leaving taxpayers holding the bag.”
What they said. What they meant.
Plain-language translations from the House of Commons.
Recent debates
8 latest topics
Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act
57 statements
Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act
19 statements
Arab Heritage Month Act
5 statements
The Economy
15 statements
Government Priorities
2 statements
Government Priorities
2 statements
Housing
12 statements
The Environment
2 statements
Oral Questions
Aerospace Industry
A debate on a $200 million taxpayer-funded contract for access to a spaceport. The Conservatives criticized the high cost and accused the government of backdating the contract to benefit a company on the brink of bankruptcy. The Liberals defended the contract, saying it would drive investments and create jobs.
“I don't like that question. It makes me look bad. I want Canadian taxpayers to spend so that I can claim it will create jobs. Government should spend billions of your dollars and that will be worth it. I want a space industry and taxpayers must pay for it regardless of any details you asked about.”
“The company you gave $20 million to is shady and has Liberal friends. I think this looks bad. I want you to admit this was wrong. I want you to be held responsible for the money you spent.”
“I don't want to talk about the shady company. You don't support the military. You are bad.”