Philip Mayfield on Aboriginal Affairs

In the House of Commons on March 16th, 2001. See this statement in context.

Aboriginal AffairsOral Question Period

March 16th, 2001 / 11:45 a.m.

Canadian Alliance

Philip Mayfield Canadian Alliance Cariboo—Chilcotin, BC

Mr. Speaker, the Deputy Prime Minister is in charge of the residential school file. To date all we have heard on this topic has been unsubstantiated news reports about the government being liable for amounts ranging from $2 billion to $10 billion.

Could the Deputy Prime Minister tell the House how much the government will pay to settle these lawsuits?

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