Mr. Speaker, we see it again, the government's “like, whatever” economic policy. Let us look at the facts. In 1994 the sellout was $8 billion. By 1998 it was up to $50 billion. In information technology the sell-off increased sixfold in just one year. Does the minister refute these Industry Canada figures or will he admit there is a direct relationship between Canadian control and growth in the R and D sector?
In the House of Commons on March 25th, 1999. See this statement in context.