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House Hansard - 302

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 18, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 302 - Apr/18/24
Mr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis, Lib.)
  • Apr/18/24 1:22:54 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, the facts seem to contradict what the hon. member is saying. Canada is one of the top countries for attracting direct foreign investment. In fact, it is the top country per capita in attracting direct foreign investment. However, I will admit that there are pressures on capital in Canada to go to the United States specifically in green industries, and that pressure was caused by a $400-billion Inflation Reduction Act in the U.S. Does the hon. member think that we need to spend much more on green technology in this country to counterbalance that attraction that is coming from the United States?
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Context: House Hansard - 302 - Apr/18/24
Mr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis, Lib.)
  • Apr/18/24 1:39:12 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, the hon. member claims that no investments have been made in infrastructure. We know that the Canada Infrastructure Bank invested in the REM project in Montreal, a fantastic project. The Champlain Bridge was rebuilt using federal funds. That is why I am struggling to understand what he means. In other words, is that money down the drain? The member seems to be saying that all of this spending is money down the drain. I would like to hear his thoughts on those two projects.
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