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Aerospace Industry

Members discussed the government giving $200 million to a well-connected company for failed space launches. The Liberals claimed this would create jobs and strengthen the economy.

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John Brassard

Conservative
“The government gave $200 million to a failing company linked to Liberal friends and family. The only thing that's taken off is the money going to Liberal insiders' bank accounts.”
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Hon. David McGuinty

Liberal
“I'm going to deflect from the specific accusation about insider dealings and just say our government spending is creating jobs and helping the economy in Atlantic Canada. It's fine that we're spending a lot of money because it will pay off for Canada in the long run.”
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