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Long, long ago – around the end of January – Conservative MP Tony Baldinelli submitted a written question about a loan for $196 million that was written off by Export Development Canada.
Who received the loan, what was it for and why was it written off, he asked, not unreasonably.
He has just received the answer from Global Affairs Canada, a department notorious for its imperiousness when it comes to public accountability.
The transaction in question was export-related and deemed to be in Canada’s national interest, he was told.
That was all Baldinelli, or you and I, are entitled to know. Any more details would breach confidentiality rules and customer privilege.
“It is extremely disappointing to receive a non-response like this. We are talking about tax dollars generated by hard-working Canadians,” he said.
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