Mr. Speaker, when the government gives money to a publisher, it has a responsibility to ensure a proper audit. That is what we are doing.
If the company does not want an audit, it is not obliged to accept the investment.
In the House of Commons on November 6th, 2001. See this statement in context.
Publishing IndustryOral Question Period
November 6th, 2001 / 2:55 p.m.
Hamilton East Ontario
Liberal
Sheila Copps LiberalMinister of Canadian Heritage
Mr. Speaker, when the government gives money to a publisher, it has a responsibility to ensure a proper audit. That is what we are doing.
If the company does not want an audit, it is not obliged to accept the investment.
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