Ronald J. Duhamel on Western Economic Diversification

In the House of Commons on March 26th, 1998. See this statement in context.

Western Economic DiversificationOral Question Period

March 26th, 1998 / 2:45 p.m.

Saint Boniface Manitoba

Liberal

Ronald J. Duhamel LiberalSecretary of State (Science

Mr. Speaker, high technology investments in British Columbia have been significant. I want to give two examples.

The Canadian Space Agency announced a contract to MacDonald Dettwiler of $225 million for an earth observation system securing 300 jobs.

Besides that, Technology Partnerships Canada has invested roughly $58 million for the creation of 4,800 jobs in British Columbia. Ballard Power Systems has received $29.3 million for the creation of 2,200 jobs and Western Star Trucks, $8.9 million for over 1,000 jobs.

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