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A debate about foreign investment in Canada's aerospace sector. The Liberals talked up a big Airbus order and did their usual thing of swapping praises and references to their own ridings.

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Bienvenu-Olivier Ntumba

Liberal
“Can the Industry Minister say some nice things about government plans to coordinate the economy and manage trade for us?”
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Hon. Mélanie Joly

Liberal
“There are new planes and investments coming to Quebec. That means our economic plans must be working. I want to celebrate anything that looks like success for our side.”
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