In the House of Commons on November 26th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Apec Summit InquiryOral Question Period
November 26th, 1998 / 2:35 p.m.
Windsor West Ontario
Liberal
Herb Gray LiberalDeputy Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, under the Inquiries Act, the authority to appoint a commission is vested in the Prime Minister, not parliament.
If the hon. member is asking that the Prime Minister appoint a commission, I wish to thank him for the vote of confidence for the Prime Minister.
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