Thank you.
Just for clarification, Mr. Mulroney, during your comments with regard to Mr. Schreiber, you made reference to his deportation.
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Liberal
The Chair Liberal Paul Szabo
Thank you.
Just for clarification, Mr. Mulroney, during your comments with regard to Mr. Schreiber, you made reference to his deportation.
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Liberal
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P.C., As an Individual
I should just say to the gentleman, sir, that yes, I received it, and I didn't respond in any way. It was a letter of blackmail and extortion.
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NDP
Joe Comartin NDP Windsor—Tecumseh, ON
Mr. Mulroney, were the $1,000 bills in Canadian or US currency?
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NDP
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NDP
Joe Comartin NDP Windsor—Tecumseh, ON
That sum of money in New York has never been returned to Canada?
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NDP
Joe Comartin NDP Windsor—Tecumseh, ON
Did you declare that money as income and did you pay tax on it in the United States?
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P.C., As an Individual
No, I declared it in Canada. I paid all of the tax on that amount under the law and international treaties, because I am a Canadian citizen. Under our legislation,
all worldwide revenues have to be paid in Canada.
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P.C., As an Individual
At the time of the statement, after Mr. Schreiber's arrest.
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NDP
Joe Comartin NDP Windsor—Tecumseh, ON
Did you declare it as income in one year, or over a two-year period?
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P.C., As an Individual
My adviser met with the tax authorities and they worked it out. They told me what cheques to sign and send, and I did that, sir.
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NDP
Joe Comartin NDP Windsor—Tecumseh, ON
From 1993 through to 1999, let's say through to 2000, I'm assuming you had your own accounting firm that did your income tax returns.