In the House of Commons on September 30th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Public ConsultationOral Question Period
September 30th, 1997 / 2:30 p.m.
LaSalle—Émard Québec
Liberal
Paul Martin LiberalMinister of Finance
Mr. Speaker, I remind the hon. member that if he is a part of the finance committee then he will be going across the country consulting with the people on that very question.
Even more to the point, the government went to the people, who spoke in the last election.
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