In the House of Commons on February 5th, 1998. See this statement in context.
International LawOral Question Period
February 5th, 1998 / 2:25 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, I explained that, in our view, as regards the turbot issue, we acted in compliance with the principles of international law.
As for the Constitution of Canada, it is recognized as being legal everywhere in the country. In fact the PQ government just used it for the purpose of making an amendment.
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