Ronald J. Duhamel on Western Diversification

In the House of Commons on October 5th, 2000. See this statement in context.

Western DiversificationOral Question Period

October 5th, 2000 / 2:50 p.m.

Saint Boniface Manitoba

Liberal

Ronald J. Duhamel LiberalSecretary of State (Western Economic Diversification)(Francophonie)

Mr. Speaker, Canada has invested $2.3 billion in western Canada since 1987. This is another $5 million investment in leading edge research.

This $5 million will trigger 45 million other dollars and $35 million from the private sector. This permits clinical trials. It permits the bridge between research and practice. It is one of three facilities in Canada—

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