I would just like to understand why it is important for a minister who does not have an economic portfolio to be present for an economic update. Is the government not claiming that C-2 Bill is the priority? Should we not start at 3:30 p.m? I am not opposed to starting at 4:30 p.m., but I confess to being a little surprised that the minister, who does not have an economic portfolio, wants to be present for an economic update. I am not against starting an hour later, but I would prefer to start at 3:30 p.m. I would just like someone to explain what contribution the Minister of Justice will make, since industry or finance are not matters that concern him at all.
On October 30th, 2007. See this statement in context.