Mr. Speaker, we followed all the rules. It was examined carefully and approved by Treasury Board. It was in the best interests of creating economic activity in western Canada. If the leader of the Reform Party has no interest in the economy of western Canada, that is fine. As far as enjoying himself in the dirt, I know that he loves it and I do not expect him to change.
In the House of Commons on June 2nd, 1998. See this statement in context.