“Taxpayers paid too much for one CEO's travel and meals. I want the minister to say if he'll let her spend even more this year.”
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A debate on agriculture research funding. The Conservatives criticized high travel and hospitality expenses by a Crown corporation CEO, and cited statistics showing declining public and private investment in ag research. The Liberals defended their approach of "spending less to invest more" and claimed they are building a "collaborative science system" to support agriculture. Much of the debate consisted of partisan talking points and potshots rather than substantive discussion of the issues.
“Did you choose to cut science funding, yes or no? The numbers look bad. I don't want excuses.”