Philip Lawrence at the COVID-19 Pandemic Committee

On June 9th, 2020. See this statement in context.

June 9th, 2020 / 1:45 p.m.

Conservative

Philip Lawrence Conservative Northumberland—Peterborough South, ON

In 2018, it was reported that the Royal Canadian Air Force recommended the government replace its fleet of private jets with used private jets that cost between $12 million to $18 million. That's far less than the $100 million that was spent through the sole-source contract.

Could you please explain why the government chose the more expensive option?

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