Marie-Hélène Gaudreau at the Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics Committee

On November 27th, 2020. See this statement in context.

November 27th, 2020 / 2:25 p.m.

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Marie-Hélène Gaudreau Bloc Laurentides—Labelle, QC

I have a question specifically about Palantir Technologies. Mr. MacNaughton, Canada's former ambassador to the U.S., was also involved in negotiating the Canada—U.S.—Mexico agreement, or CUSMA. He was reprimanded for improper lobbying.

My point is that Mr. MacNaughton had no trouble gaining access to the Deputy Prime Minister or Minister Bains. What is your take on the situation? Are you surprised by how easily Mr. MacNaughton was able to get meetings with them?

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