In the House of Commons on February 4th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Reference To Supreme CourtOral Question Period
February 4th, 1998 / 2:35 p.m.
Saint-Laurent—Cartierville Québec
Liberal
Stéphane Dion LiberalPresident of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
Mr. Speaker, the National Assembly obviously has the right to put whatever questions it wishes. The Government of Canada, in Mr. Ryan's opinion, has the power to determine whether it believes that Quebeckers wish to cease being Canadians.
Mr. Ryan says we have the power, we say we have the obligation, and the court will tell us whether we have the right.
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