Peter Fragiskatos at the Finance Committee

On July 16th, 2020. See this statement in context.

July 16th, 2020 / 5:30 p.m.

Liberal

Peter Fragiskatos Liberal London North Centre, ON

I want to ask more about third parties, just in general terms, because obviously this was a third party that was looked at.

How common is it for governments to rely on third parties? I know that in the context of COVID-19 the federal government has partnered, for example, with United Way and with Food Banks Canada. WE was suggested; obviously, that's not going ahead. How common is it for third parties to carry out work that the government has prioritized, and what are some of the reasons that lead in that direction?

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