I think it's important. I'm reading through press reports that have come out during this discussion about vote 35. I would just like to quote something that I've heard quoted from other opposition members, but it was quoted here in a Canadian Press story quoting Mr. Goodale. He's quoting somebody within Treasury Board. At least he says that somebody in Treasury Board used these words: “to fund things that haven't even been thought of yet”, and he goes on to say, “which would imply that it's not in the budget”. Could we get some clarification on that? There is this quote out there--I've heard it from members opposite--that Treasury Board officials are telling Liberal members of Parliament that vote 35 could be used for anything out there, anything that hasn't been even thought of yet, and it wouldn't simply be limited by the provisions and the programs outlined in this economic action plan.
On March 10th, 2009. See this statement in context.