Mauril Bélanger at the Industry, Science and Technology Committee

On August 27th, 2010. See this statement in context.

August 27th, 2010 / 12:40 p.m.

Liberal

Mauril Bélanger Liberal Ottawa—Vanier, ON

All right.

Mr. Oh, the voluntary census has been tested in the United States and they've moved away from it. They've gone back; they've abandoned it.

As a businessman, do you think it's a wise decision to spend $30 million more to send the questionnaire to 30% instead of 20%, for less accurate information?

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