“I don't like that. Taxpayers paid $20 million for nothing. That's bad. The government should explain this waste.”
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Conservatives questioned a $20 million lease the Liberals gave space launch company Maritime Launch Services, backdated a year, alleging corruption as the chair sold shares for $1.8 million after. The Liberals argued the deal would create jobs, reduce US reliance, and grow the commercial space sector. The debate devolved into the Liberals accusing Conservatives of being anti-Nova Scotia and loving conspiracy theories.
“We paid $20 million so the government can say it's creating jobs and sovereignty. But I'm avoiding whether we overpaid or got nothing for it.”
“You handed a shady company $20 million for nothing and your friends got rich. Taxpayers paid for it and I'm not happy.”
“Never mind that company. Look at this shiny sector instead! Billions! Jobs! Sovereignty! Ignore how your money is spent and imagine all that could be.”
“You sound bad when you dismiss questions about your own spending. That handout smells like corruption. This company took our money and then mocked us for asking? Swing voters won't like that.”
“I want people in Nova Scotia to like us more than you. The government should spend lots of money in my riding.”
“I want you to look bad for giving money to your friends. The government should investigate and blame people when this project fails.”
“I don't want to talk about the substance. Instead, I want to label all criticism a conspiracy theory. That might make me look better.”