LIBERALS DEFEND THEIR $50M GIFT TO MASTERCARD

   The federal minister of economic development has attempted to “set the record straight” about an almost $50-million investment the government is making to help MasterCard develop a cybersecurity centre in Vancouver.
   “This new investment made by the government will create hundreds of jobs across the country, in particular in British Columbia,” Mélanie Joly said in the House of Commons Thursday.

  Conservative House Leader Candice Bergen noted that since MasterCard’s revenue last year was reported as more than $16 billion, they can afford to develop “their own cybersecurity.”