John McCallum at the Finance Committee

On April 16th, 2008. See this statement in context.

April 16th, 2008 / 5:05 p.m.

Liberal

John McCallum Liberal Markham—Unionville, ON

Thank you.

I'd like to ask you a question about clause 153, which gives the minister the power to appoint advisory and other committees. Then the cabinet or Governor in Council decides what these people should be paid.

My first question is, why does the minister need this power?

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