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House Hansard - 247

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 6, 2023 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 247 - Nov/6/23
Mr. Bernard Généreux
  • Nov/6/23 6:13:00 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-34 
Madam Speaker, that is an important question since, indeed, when we talk about national security and the security of companies that might be acquired or that have a national security interest, it is vital that we ensure that the process is done properly. Unfortunately, several of the amendments we proposed were rejected. They would have enhanced the quality of the work that the government in place should have done to ensure that we do not get taken for a ride, which is what happened in several cases where the minister approved acquisitions in Canada that never should have happened.
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Context: House Hansard - 247 - Nov/6/23
Mrs. Rachael Thomas
  • Nov/6/23 6:29:51 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-34 
Madam Speaker, there was an opportunity to look at the recommendations that came from a subsequent committee and really take them to heart. A tremendous amount of study, time and energy went into those recommendations. Further to that, my hon. colleagues at the committee brought forward numerous amendments. I know for certain that 10 of them were excellent, but they were rejected. They could have strengthened the bill. All those amendments were based on substantiated evidence that was brought forward by experts. Why would the government reject them? Why would it not want to make the bill the best it can be?
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