Mr. Speaker, I have a new example of misinformation, courtesy of the Reform Party. Reform's pamphlet on immigration contains many examples of incorrect figures and facts to mislead Canadians.
The letter from the leader of the Reform Party states:
In March 1998 an advisory group appointed by the Minister of Immigration met in Ottawa to examine the policies and legislation governing immigration to Canada.
The minister was holding hearings in Ottawa in March, not the advisory committee. The letter from the Reform leader further states:
The official opposition requested an opportunity to contribute its own recommendations, but was denied access to the advisory group by the minister.
It was the minister who was holding hearings, not the advisory group. The minister decided not to hear from any MPs because they already had access to her in the House.