Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister acknowledges that millions of dollars have been stolen in sponsorship payments to promote Canadian pride in Quebec.
Yet, at the same time, Radio-Canada, a well respected federal institution in Quebec, may be losing La Soirée du hockey .
Nearly 25% of Quebec households and most French speaking households outside of Quebec will no longer receive this program for free.
Why was this stolen money not given to Radio-Canada, so that it could continue this 50 year tradition?