Liberals Face Fierce Backlash in House Over Spending and Corporate Grants

Summary

Canada’s Liberal government faced questions in the House of Commons over taxpayer-funded investments, corporate spending and transparency. Conservatives questioned the government’s planned $1.6-billion investment in AI company Cohere, raising concerns about potential benefits to individuals with ties to the Liberal government. The government defended the investment, describing it as an equity stake aimed at strengthening Canada’s AI sector and creating jobs. MPs also pressed ministers over private-sector employees working within the government’s Major Projects Office and the disclosure of…

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