If I may, I’ll just comment briefly on the motion. I know that time is precious and everyone received it in writing. I apologize regarding the process and, next time, if there is a next time, I will try to send my motion in both official languages.
It’s simply a motion asking the Auditor General to provide us with a list of companies that allegedly received money from SDTC in violation of the law and ethical rules. The Standing Committee on Public Accounts passed a motion with similar content. I think it’s important that the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology pass one as well, since the Minister of Industry obviously reports directly to the committee.
I’d like to add just one point that I think is important. In all of the events that cropped up around SDTC, it’s important to remember that the green transition is important, that government investment is needed and that the green transition is a public good.
As I already said to some of the witnesses we heard from, I think that part of the tragedy of SDTC—apart from the fact that we may have significantly undermined public confidence in the use of taxpayers’ money—is that we had to freeze the funds of companies that had a positive impact on our communities and our economy. We hampered the green transition. I think some companies will have to make repayments based on objective criteria. In my opinion, it’s only fair to suggest that the Auditor General provide us with a list of the companies involved. It should also be pointed out that companies not at fault are protected from this process.