Charlie Angus at the Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics Committee

On May 7th, 2019. See this statement in context.

May 7th, 2019 / 3:50 p.m.

NDP

Charlie Angus NDP Timmins—James Bay, ON

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Therrien, for coming before us.

You will be going to Federal Court with one of the most powerful corporations in the world. I think the maximum Canadian fine is something that I was told Facebook makes in about 60 seconds. Facebook is going to want to spend whatever it takes to defeat you in court.

In your legal presentation, will you have to be drawing on your existing budget, or will the justice department cover the extra costs of ensuring the people of Canada are well represented in court?

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