Mr. Speaker, on Monday, the government reported to the House in writing that no deal had yet been signed with Bombardier.
Yesterday, the office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development said the deal was sealed by March 24, five days before the company announced a 50% pay hike for its executives. What a coincidence. Now each of these executives will earn more in four days than the average Canadian earns all year long. I guess they will not have to work on Fridays either.
If this agreement actually exists, did it ban Bombardier from using Canadian tax dollars for these outrageous bonuses?