In the House of Commons on October 6th, 2000. See this statement in context.
Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyOral Question Period
October 6th, 2000 / 11:35 a.m.
Gander—Grand Falls Newfoundland & Labrador
Liberal
George Baker LiberalMinister of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
Mr. Speaker, this is a federal-provincial cost share agreement that is being renegotiated.
The question is, should Canadian taxpayers have to put $10 million for the next five years into an operation in a low unemployment area while the rest of Newfoundland is suffering? The answer is no, not while I am here.
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