John Reynolds on Infrastructure Program

In the House of Commons on February 6th, 2002. See this statement in context.

Infrastructure ProgramOral Question Period

February 6th, 2002 / 2:20 p.m.

West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast B.C.

Canadian Alliance

John Reynolds Canadian AllianceLeader of the Opposition

Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the government about its change in infrastructure grants.

Last fall, the Prime Minister's Office said that the Prime Minister, not the Minister of Finance, was writing the budget. It looks like the Prime Minister still has not stopped writing the budget.

My question is for the Minister of Finance. If an independent, arm's length foundation was a great idea on December 10, why is it not a good idea on February 6?

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