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House Hansard - 21

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 1, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 21 - Feb/1/22
Hon. François-Philippe Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Lib.)
  • Feb/1/22 2:55:17 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, let us bring some facts into this discussion. Last week I was clear to Canadians and to the committee that, when it comes to the Neo Lithium transaction, this transaction was subject to a full national security review involving all the relevant departments of the government and all the intelligence and security agencies. In addition, it was subject to scrutiny in accordance with the guidelines I put into place in March. We should not mislead the House when it comes to issues of national security.
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Context: House Hansard - 21 - Feb/1/22
Hon. François-Philippe Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Lib.)
  • Feb/1/22 2:56:33 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the member knows how much I appreciate him. He is a great colleague. However, I will say no to misleading Canadians when it comes to the issue of national security. I am very happy to hear him talk about our network, because Canadians at home understand that this decision will have an impact not only on this generation but also on future generations, so colleagues like him should understand that national security must come first when we make a decision like that. That is why we will make the right decision for Canadians.
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Context: House Hansard - 21 - Feb/1/22
Hon. François-Philippe Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Lib.)
  • Feb/1/22 2:57:44 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am happy that we are taking the time today in the House to talk about our infrastructure network because Canadians at home understand how important it will be for them and their futures. We know we are going to the data economy. We know what communication and networks will be important. That is why Canadians, those who are watching at home, and I know they are watching today, understand that when we make a decision like that, we need national security to come first. That is exactly what we are going to do and make the best decision in the interest of all Canadians.
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Context: House Hansard - 21 - Feb/1/22
Hon. François-Philippe Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Lib.)
  • Feb/1/22 2:58:57 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, one thing is clear: A bit of facts in the House sometimes helps for understanding. One thing I can— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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Context: House Hansard - 21 - Feb/1/22
Hon. François-Philippe Champagne
  • Feb/1/22 2:59:24 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I was about to say that we are not going to take any lessons from the Conservatives when it comes to national security, and I will tell members why. We review four times more transactions, plus twice as many transactions as the Conservatives did when they were in government. Canadians know that we care when it comes to national security. We will take no compromise when it comes to national security, and we will make the best decision in the interests of all Canadians.
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