In the House of Commons on October 23rd, 1997. See this statement in context.
France-Quebec Agreement On Collection Of Support PaymentsOral Question Period
October 23rd, 1997 / 2:35 p.m.
Saint-Laurent—Cartierville Québec
Liberal
Stéphane Dion LiberalPresident of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
Mr. Speaker, I have answered this question a number of times, and the answer is that Quebeckers can only have rights that have force in law in France under a treaty signed by two governments.
I would add one thing. The fact that things have dragged on so long is due to the partisanship of the other side.
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