Philip Toone at the Fisheries and Oceans Committee

On March 5th, 2013. See this statement in context.

March 5th, 2013 / 12:55 p.m.

NDP

Philip Toone NDP Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC

For me too this is the first time I get to ask you questions without the drama of the House of Commons. It's a pleasant change.

My question has to do with the Maurice Lamontagne Institute. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans' only French-language library in a scientific environment has been closed. It was an invaluable resource for French-speaking marine scientists.

Why close the only French-language library, the library at the Maurice Lamontagne Institute?

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