I would of course hope that we could monitor what happens in our supply chains. I and some of my colleagues also mentioned it, as well as the fact that sanctions for any of violations need to be stronger. These sanctions should be strengthened to deter foreign investors from violating any of the rules in the Investment Canada Act.
Would the new act include any amendments of that kind? Are the sorts of conditions that the department could impose clearly defined in Bill C‑34?
In terms of transparency, could these conditions be published? The minister has stated a strong desire for transparency. Will this be reflected in reality?
The most striking case for us, as Quebeckers, is of course the purchase of Rona by Lowe's. We never learned what conditions were placed on this by the minister. In the end, we get the impression that there is nothing of this company left in Quebec, even the supply chains.