I know that you are not easily made uncomfortable. Generally, we do not tell you what to do. Here, it gives the wrong impression because we know the minister did not want to talk about the Court Challenges Program. That is one of the charges I would level against her. She talked about it in camera because she did not want the newspapers to talk about it. The main reason for abolishing the Court Challenges Program is not really one that relates to official languages. It is because the government did not like the fact the program was used to defend the rights of gays, lesbians and minorities, as well as the status of women. That may be one of the reasons behind criticisms of the minister.
On April 8th, 2008. See this statement in context.