Scott Brison at the Industry, Science and Technology Committee

On May 30th, 2007. See this statement in context.

May 30th, 2007 / 3:55 p.m.

Liberal

Scott Brison Liberal Kings—Hants, NS

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thanks to the minister for appearing here today, along with the public servants.

Thank you very much for being here and for your generosity in spending some extra time. We know you're busy. I often did the same thing when I was a minister appearing before committee. We appreciate it.

Minister, on May 1 in question period, you said “we did not cut the CAP funding”, yet in 2006 the community access program was cut by $6 million, which is almost 25%.

In your estimates, in part I, it says “Industry Canada is anticipating a net decrease of $202.0 million in spending largely due to reductions” in funding. “Some of the most significant reductions include such items as: the Community Access Program”.

Don't you know your estimates, Minister?

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