Minister Champagne Defends Not Firing Leadership of Federal Green Fund

The minister says there is no evidence to justify firing the leadership, who are under review over mismanagement allegations.
Minister Champagne Defends Not Firing Leadership of Federal Green Fund
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne rises during question period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Oct. 5, 2023. The Canadian Press/Spencer Colby
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Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne says there is no “evidence” that would justify firing the leadership of a federal fund supporting green projects who are under review over mismanagement allegations.

“I work on the basis of evidence. I’m a lawyer, and I would certainly caution members of this committee to apply due process when they’re looking at allegations,” Mr. Champagne told MPs on Nov. 6 when testifying before the House of Commons ethics committee.