Mr. Speaker, there is no problem, since the government wants to avoid any future deficit.
The problem is with the Reform Party asking for huge exemptions. Such exemptions would invalidate the act.
In the House of Commons on February 16th, 1998. See this statement in context.
The BudgetOral Question Period
February 16th, 1998 / 2:35 p.m.
LaSalle—Émard Québec
Liberal
Paul Martin LiberalMinister of Finance
Mr. Speaker, there is no problem, since the government wants to avoid any future deficit.
The problem is with the Reform Party asking for huge exemptions. Such exemptions would invalidate the act.
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