Mr. Warren Newman at the Official Languages Committee

On March 21st, 2023. See this statement in context.

March 21st, 2023 / 5:35 p.m.

Senior General Counsel, Constitutional, Administrative and International Law Section, Public Law and Legislative Services Sector, Department of Justice

Warren Newman

I often wear both suspenders and a belt for the same reason but, in this case, we don't believe it's necessary. In addition, we need to prevent confusion and, if possible, avoid creating a situation where we have to weigh one rule against another in the same act.

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