Mr. Speaker, the answer to the hon. gentleman's question is buried in the question itself, and that is that one has to know the surplus exists, which we did not.
In the House of Commons on October 14th, 2004. See this statement in context.
In the House of Commons on October 14th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Ralph Goodale LiberalMinister of Finance
Mr. Speaker, the answer to the hon. gentleman's question is buried in the question itself, and that is that one has to know the surplus exists, which we did not.
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