When you see comments like that published in international newspapers, you can't think this is helpful in raising funds. You can't think that any company that wishes to invest in Canada is going to say, “Well, let's go invest in Ontario.” If it's a dispute between the province and the federal government over the best way to proceed, surely to goodness that conversation could take place other than in a public meeting where it gets international exposure.
On March 5th, 2008. See this statement in context.