Mr. Speaker, the hon. member rightly points out that when investment proposals are reviewed, very frequently undertakings or assurances in writing are sought from the firms entering Canada usually with respect to reinvestment, business employment levels, performance of research and development, and so on.
The procedure followed is that usually about 18 months to two years after the investment is completed, Investment Canada officials meet with the company concerned and review the performance of the undertakings.
Where there is non-compliance for reasons which may be beyond the control of the company, efforts are made to redirect and refocus the undertakings and assurances. Where these are in turn not lived up to, remedies are available to Investment Canada under the Investment Canada Act to discipline the companies involved.