Scott Brison at the Industry, Science and Technology Committee

On March 13th, 2008. See this statement in context.

March 13th, 2008 / 11:25 a.m.

Liberal

Scott Brison Liberal Kings—Hants, NS

Thank you, Minister.

It's an important issue to taxpayers from the perspective of the $430 million of tax dollars invested in RADARSAT-2, but it's also important to Canadian citizens in terms of sovereignty.

If the sale goes ahead and we have a dispute with the Americans over an Arctic sovereignty issue, who will have control and command over RADARSAT-2, Canada or the United States?

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