Omar Alghabra on Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply

In the House of Commons on October 23rd, 2007. See this statement in context.

Resumption of Debate on Address in ReplySpeech from the Throne

October 23rd, 2007 / 3:55 p.m.

Liberal

Omar Alghabra Liberal Mississauga—Erindale, ON

Mr. Speaker, I am glad my hon. colleague has raised the issue of the GST.

First, the Liberals did not make a promise in the red book, as the hon. member said, but somebody did make a promise. When that promise was not fulfilled, Sheila Copps resigned.

I call on the Prime Minister to resign for breaking the promise on income trusts and let Canadians make their decision.

I call upon the Prime Minister to resign for breaking the promise on the foreign credential legislation.

I call on the Prime Minister to resign for breaking the promise to Atlantic Canadians.

I call on all government members to stand up for the promises you made—

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