'Confidential Matters': Liberal MPs Oppose Release of Subsidized EV Battery Plant Contract Details

One Liberal MP says it's important to maintain confidentiality in order to continue to attract foreign direct investment

, --November 29, 2023

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Conservative MPs want more information on federal contracts with electric vehicle battery manufacturers, including whether Canadian taxpayers are subsidizing foreign workers, but Liberal MPs on a House of Commons committee have opposed public disclosure of the contracts.

β€œIt is important we maintain the confidentiality of these contracts in enabling us to continue to attract these investments,” said Liberal MP Charles Sousa on Nov. 27. β€œI am a little shocked actually. We have an opportunity here to continue to enable foreign direct investment. These are confidential matters.” ---More...

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