Thank you, Madam Chair.
First I want to welcome our two witnesses and thank them for being here with us.
Of course, we cannot be against motherhood. Like you, I think it is essential that we support local communities. However, in this private member's bill, we see no obligation or constraint. We are told that the implementation of such a bill will not cost the government a penny.
My question is for each of you.
Could you give me a concrete example of a projet conducted by Public Services and Procurement Canada that had no socioeconomic benefits in communities?
I am talking about strictly federal projects, projects that were not funded by municipal or provincial governments. This is what the member who introduced the bill specified. It is important to clarify that, since some people may not know it.
My question will be addressed to Mr. Varone first.