Mr. Speaker, this $500 million figure is not valid. It is far less than that. Fewer than 2% of recipients were really in the grey area to which the hon. member is referring.
In the House of Commons on March 18th, 2002. See this statement in context.
In the House of Commons on March 18th, 2002. See this statement in context.
Heating Fuel RebateOral Question Period
March 18th, 2002 / 2:55 p.m.
LaSalle—Émard Québec
Liberal
Paul Martin LiberalMinister of Finance
Mr. Speaker, this $500 million figure is not valid. It is far less than that. Fewer than 2% of recipients were really in the grey area to which the hon. member is referring.
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