Mr. Speaker, I would like to correct what was said by the Deputy Prime Minister, who stated in the House yesterday that the Bloc Quebecois had voted
against equal rights for the francophone and anglophone communities of New Brunswick. As usual, the Deputy Prime Minister distorts reality instead of answering questions.
Here are the facts: on December 11, 1992, the Bloc Quebecois asked the unanimous consent of the House for a motion acknowledging those rights to be voted on in a dignified manner, not rushed through to avoid making waves. We suggested having the vote the same day and publicly reaffirmed our support, but we did not obtain the requisite unanimous consent.
On February 1, 1993, when there was an official vote on this motion, the eight members of the Bloc who were present all voted for the motion.
Mr. Speaker, the truth must be told.
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