Mr. Speaker, this government is resorting to patronage at the expense of the poor in our society.
In Ottawa alone, the minister wants to close six non-profit organizations to award a lucrative contract to former employees of the Department of Human Resources Development. The Liberal scheme will cost an additional $520,000, and those who used to have access to the services provided by these organizations will no longer have that possibility. Such is the Liberal logic. It explains why the minister refused to meet with representatives from one of these organizations.
Is the minister prepared to meet with the Ottawa's Women's Career Counselling group?