Mr. Speaker, there is no policy, no direction whatsoever that anybody in any embassy should spy on any member of any provincial government, in fact on anybody at all.
As a result, there is an absurd assertion which has no back-up or basis in fact.
In the House of Commons on February 17th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Canadian Embassy In WashingtonOral Question Period
February 17th, 1997 / 2:45 p.m.
Winnipeg South Centre Manitoba
Liberal
Lloyd Axworthy LiberalMinister of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Speaker, there is no policy, no direction whatsoever that anybody in any embassy should spy on any member of any provincial government, in fact on anybody at all.
As a result, there is an absurd assertion which has no back-up or basis in fact.
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