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House Hansard - 75

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 19, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 75 - May/19/22
Mr. Majid Jowhari
  • May/19/22 8:03:01 p.m.
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Madam Chair, could the minister explain or comment on the multipronged approach that we have taken on making sure that we have not only secured vaccines internationally, but also build domestic capacity and investments in research and development?
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Hon. Filomena Tassi
  • May/19/22 8:03:25 p.m.
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Madam Chair, we are making significant investments. We believe that domestic production is important. We want to have vaccines produced here, which is why agreements like the memorandum of understanding with Moderna is very important. We are going to continue to invest in domestic supply and production. I am very pleased that we are able to do that, and we will support these companies locally.
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Mr. Majid Jowhari
  • May/19/22 8:03:53 p.m.
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Madam Chair, could the minister comment on the ongoing investment and our plan going forward with the vaccine, the supplies and therapeutics that we are procuring to ensure that Canadians continue to be protected?
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Hon. Filomena Tassi
  • May/19/22 8:04:23 p.m.
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Madam Chair, we do have sufficient contracts to ensure moving forward we have a supply of vaccines and those contracts also provide provisions so that, as new formulas arise, we get access to those formulas. In addition to this, as I mentioned earlier, 1.7 million doses for the therapeutics, which is extremely important. Shipments of more than 30,000 Paxlovid treatments have come in, and we expect many more in order to ensure that Canadians have access to that important treatment.
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Mr. Kelly McCauley (Edmonton West, CPC)
  • May/19/22 8:05:03 p.m.
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Madam Chair, what is the expected life cycle cost to purchase, operate and maintain the F-35 aircraft, assuming a 30-year life span?
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Hon. Filomena Tassi (Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Lib.)
  • May/19/22 8:05:15 p.m.
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Madam Chair, I am really pleased that my hon. colleague is asking this question because we have implemented a competitive procurement process with respect to the fighter jets. We are going to get the best deal for Canadians.
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Mr. Kelly McCauley
  • May/19/22 8:05:29 p.m.
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Madam Chair, what is the expected purchase cost?
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Hon. Filomena Tassi
  • May/19/22 8:05:34 p.m.
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Madam Chair, as I have said, we are going to get the best price for this plane because of the competitive process, and we are in negotiation now.
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Mr. Kelly McCauley
  • May/19/22 8:05:42 p.m.
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Madam Chair, Canadians deserve better than that. This is a multi-billion dollar project. What will the purchase cost be?
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Hon. Filomena Tassi
  • May/19/22 8:05:49 p.m.
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Madam Chair, the amount that was set aside was $19 billion, but as I have said, this is in the negotiation stage. Those details, of course, cannot be revealed.
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Mr. Kelly McCauley
  • May/19/22 8:05:59 p.m.
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Madam Chair, does the minister not know, or will she not share? She has stated previously that transparency is a major issue for the government.
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Hon. Filomena Tassi
  • May/19/22 8:06:08 p.m.
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Madam Chair, if we were to share, in the midst of a negotiation, what the purchase price was, that would not be in the best interests of Canadians.
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Mr. Kelly McCauley
  • May/19/22 8:06:17 p.m.
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Madam Chair, what is the specific version or block of the F-35s Canada will be receiving?
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Hon. Filomena Tassi
  • May/19/22 8:06:23 p.m.
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Madam Chair, again, these are in negotiation. Now, they are talking about the details. They are ironing out those details. We look forward to an agreement being reached by the end of this year.
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Mr. Kelly McCauley
  • May/19/22 8:06:34 p.m.
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Madam Chair, this is an important question. The exact type or block is not a negotiation issue, it is what is available. What will be the block or type of F-35 Canada will be procuring?
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Hon. Filomena Tassi
  • May/19/22 8:06:47 p.m.
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Madam Chair, as I have said, this is in the midst of extensive negotiations. Those details are being negotiated right now.
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Mr. Kelly McCauley
  • May/19/22 8:06:55 p.m.
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Madam Chair, what is the expected delivery date if the contract is signed this year?
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Hon. Filomena Tassi
  • May/19/22 8:07:02 p.m.
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Madam Chair, the expected date is 2025 for the first delivery.
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Mr. Kelly McCauley
  • May/19/22 8:07:08 p.m.
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Madam Chair, sources in the U.S. tell us that we are so late in procuring the F-35 that it will not be available until 2030. Is this correct?
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Hon. Filomena Tassi
  • May/19/22 8:07:17 p.m.
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Madam Chair, the expected date of delivery at this point is 2025, based on negotiations.
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