Mr. Speaker, I would again agree with my hon. colleague. I do think this sends a signal with respect to the activities and competence of the previous minister as well. It taints the record of when he was there. It was on his watch over a period of time when a significant part of the program began and then changed over to the Canada jobs fund. He was able to skittishly get out of there just in time. Some might say that he was lucky or fortunate, but perhaps it was planned. I am not sure. I think it also sends a signal in terms of the competence of the minister who was in that position previously.
In the House of Commons on February 8th, 2000. See this statement in context.