The Speaker on Presence in Gallery

In the House of Commons on March 21st, 2002. See this statement in context.

Presence in GalleryOral Question Period

March 21st, 2002 / 3 p.m.

The Speaker

I draw the attention of hon. members to the presence in the gallery of the laureates of the Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts: A. A. Bronson, Charles Gagnon, Edward Poitras, David Rokeby, Barbara Steinman, Irene Whittome and Ydessa Hendeles.

I invite all hon. members to join them in Room 216-N for a reception at 3:30 p.m.

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