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Members discussed appointing someone to an oversight position that's been vacant for a year, with the Conservatives pressing the Liberals on why they haven't filled it yet. The Liberals praised the related but different work of an existing office.

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Tamara Kronis

Conservative
“I want the minister to say when they will hire the ombudsman who investigates bad businesses. The government should not leave this important job empty.”
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Hon. Maninder Sidhu

Liberal
“I'm filling time with kind words and saying nothing anyone could pin down later. We'll decide when we decide.”
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