In the House of Commons on October 20th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Political ContributionsOral Question Period
October 20th, 1997 / 2:35 p.m.
Glengarry—Prescott—Russell Ontario
Liberal
Don Boudria LiberalLeader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, I repeat the answer that I gave before. People can give money to political parties and they are encouraged to do so to all members of the House and to all candidates.
As for the allegation of a short list to which the member refers, that system has been abolished and he knows it.
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