Pierre Poilievre at the Finance Committee

On July 22nd, 2020. See this statement in context.

July 22nd, 2020 / 2:25 p.m.

Conservative

Pierre Poilievre Conservative Carleton, ON

You realize though that it was illegal. You are, as a minister, strictly forbidden from accepting any form of sponsored travel under the Conflict of Interest Act.

I'm asking you, do you realize that the act makes it illegal for you to have accepted these expenses paid for by WE in the first place? Do you realize that that was illegal, yes or no?

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