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House Hansard - 181

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 20, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 181 - Apr/20/23
Mr. Blake Desjarlais (Edmonton Griesbach, NDP)
  • Apr/20/23 12:20:40 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I have a question that directly relates to recommendation 3 of the committee's report. It is no secret that Canadian aerospace has benefited workers right across the country, but there is certainly an economy that exists within aerospace beyond just the navigation of these flights; for example, there is the actual maintenance of the equipment. It is important that we support, invest and actually find ways to have local, domestic manufacturers produce some of these parts. Does the member agree that recommendation 3 has aspects of what we need to see?
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Context: House Hansard - 181 - Apr/20/23
Mr. Blake Desjarlais (Edmonton Griesbach, NDP)
  • Apr/20/23 12:34:10 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I want to speak specifically about recommendation 5, in relation to a national strategy. It is no secret that it is needed right across the country. Canadians deserve an aerospace sector that actually delivers not just for consumers and for our country, but also for the workers within it. Especially with the economic conditions of the country right now, where we are seeing signals of a recession, we need to actually see management and labour come together in better ways so there will be a benefit for everyone. We know the government sometimes struggles with ensuring that labour and management co-operate. We are seeing that right now; we just need to look outside, not too far. What are the member's thoughts on ensuring that we actually see a national strategy that brings all these partners together in a fair and consistent way?
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Context: House Hansard - 181 - Apr/20/23
Mr. Blake Desjarlais (Edmonton Griesbach, NDP)
  • Apr/20/23 1:04:32 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, in this place, I find it is often our goal to disagree without being disagreeable. I believe this member often does that in an extraordinary way, and I respect him for that. However, I do have comments directed to the many lengthy speeches the Conservatives have made today and the great appetite they have for the companies that are seeking federal funds. They often talk in this place about how evil socialism is or how evil it is to help regular, everyday people in this country. However, when companies come to the table asking for money, whether it is big oil companies, big banks, or in this case, aerospace mega-companies, all of a sudden, they are for it. Whether in tax breaks or other means of revenue generation, it is like coming to the government trough. How does the member reconcile the fact that his party is so willing to support massive corporations but does not allow that same opportunity for single moms, persons with disabilities or those who need the government's support most?
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