In the House of Commons on September 16th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Government SpendingOral Question Period
September 16th, 1996 / 2:55 p.m.
Hamilton East Ontario
Liberal
Sheila Copps LiberalDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Canadian Heritage
Mr. Speaker, to be sure all Canadians are concerned. It is also true that, according to the daily Le Soleil , the Quebec separatist government spent $82 million to promote separation.
I believe that, instead of spending money to break up Canada, we should spend to keep our country together.
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