Denis Coderre at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On May 30th, 2006. See this statement in context.

May 30th, 2006 / 10:30 a.m.

Liberal

Denis Coderre Liberal Bourassa, QC

I would like to move quickly, because we have motions to pass.

Mr. Smith, you did not answer my colleague's question regarding the Summer Career Placement Program and the issue of signatures and the role of members. I find that in an accountability context, we are the people in the best position to sign because we best understand what goes on in our ridings.

What has just been said troubles me somewhat.

Is it true that you have some ridings where the bureaucrats or the officials are saying that they, not the MPs, should decide in the last resort?

Is that true?

And if yes, where?

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