Mr. Parizeau quoted a $30 billion figure in his studies, saying that duplication had led to a $30 billion deficit. These figures are wrong and totally unbelievable. These figures have been refuted by many of the studies done by Mr. Le Hir and should not be used if the opposition wants to preserve a minimum of credibility.
In the House of Commons on September 22nd, 1995. See this statement in context.