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House Hansard - 338

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
September 18, 2024 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 338 - Sep/18/24
Ms. Christine Normandin
  • Sep/18/24 5:39:26 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I think there is no need to describe the former minister's actions as political interference to know, to understand and to conclude that it was absolutely not the thing to do. Unfortunately, what happened ended up slowing down the process, because it was not until 2021, if memory serves, that journalists shed light on the issue and the Standing Committee on National Defence looked into it. Ultimately, it was unable to get anything done for two years because of the Liberals' obstruction. The former minister's actions aside, it is undeniable that this delayed the adoption of Bill C‑66 currently before us. That might have given us an extra two years to adopt this bill that, in the end, might never see the light of day. It is shameful and the former minister's actions are partially to blame.
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