Xavier Barsalou-Duval at the Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Committee

On May 16th, 2023. See this statement in context.

May 16th, 2023 / 12:30 p.m.

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Xavier Barsalou-Duval Bloc Pierre-Boucher—Les Patriotes—Verchères, QC

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

My question is for Mr. Sabia.

Earlier, I asked you how a $1.28 billion grant for the REM turned into a $1.28 billion loan from the Infrastructure Bank. I asked you that question because I'm guessing it didn't happen overnight. You must have received a call and negotiations took place.

With whom did it happen, and how was the decision taken? How does a grant turn into a loan?

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