Mr. Speaker, decisions on these matters are made in a professional manner based solely on the law.
Let me reassure the member opposite that there is not, nor has there ever been, any political influence brought to bear on the tax ruling process.
In the House of Commons on February 14th, 2003. See this statement in context.
TaxationOral Question Period
February 14th, 2003 / 11:30 a.m.
Brampton West—Mississauga Ontario
Liberal
Colleen Beaumier LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue
Mr. Speaker, decisions on these matters are made in a professional manner based solely on the law.
Let me reassure the member opposite that there is not, nor has there ever been, any political influence brought to bear on the tax ruling process.
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