Mr. Speaker, the date of tabling of the estimates is designated in the standing orders. It is certainly our intention to respect that and to do it obviously within the rules as provided. As to whether, exceptionally, they can be tabled earlier for the reasons the hon. member has asked about, I will endeavour to find out. However right now I have no information in that regard.
In the House of Commons on October 18th, 2001. See this statement in context.