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House Hansard - 187

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 28, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 187 - Apr/28/23
Mr. Brad Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon, CPC)
  • Apr/28/23 10:26:14 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I know that the Bloc Québécois will be supporting this bill. I would like to know if they are open to accepting some amendments to protect the privacy of small and medium-sized businesses and individuals, in certain cases, and to create more rules so that this work is not left to the civil servants after the bill is passed. Is the Bloc Québécois open to protecting confidentiality in some cases?
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Context: House Hansard - 187 - Apr/28/23
Mr. Sébastien Lemire
  • Apr/28/23 10:26:54 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I cannot help but think of a debate that my colleague raised in the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology. The question was whether we were entitled to know the details of an $8‑billion to $13‑billion federal investment in a Volkswagen project. That element of transparency was at the heart of our discussions. I can also draw a parallel with sport. Confidentiality agreements keep athletes silent and force them to keep quiet when they are victims. Confidentiality is a very delicate issue. It is always arbitrary. I think we need to be able to really reflect on that. I am counting on my colleague to bring experts on this issue to committee so that we can come to an agreement and come up with the best possible amendments to this legislation, to make it as robust as possible.
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