In the House of Commons on February 16th, 2001. See this statement in context.
Government SpendingOral Question Period
February 16th, 2001 / 11:30 a.m.
Saint-Laurent—Cartierville Québec
Liberal
Stéphane Dion LiberalPresident of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
Mr. Speaker, there is no pointless duplication. What there is, is a collaborative effort with the governments of the provinces.
We have greatly enhanced our capacity to work with them, while respecting the respective areas of jurisdiction of each level of government.
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