In other words, to advance major projects ‘in the national interest’ (like pipelines and military hardware), the PM has slashed the number of public sector workers who coordinate the response to emergencies ‘of a national interest,'
Avi Lewis: “In other words, to advance major projects ‘in the national interest’ (like pipelines and military hardware), the PM has…”
On the recordJuly 24, 2026
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NDP Leader criticizing workforce reductions.
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