In the House of Commons on February 8th, 2008. See this statement in context.
Regional Economic DevelopmentOral Questions
February 8th, 2008 / 11:55 a.m.
Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière Québec
Conservative
Jacques Gourde ConservativeParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to hear this first question from my colleague from Montreal concerning the economic development of the regions.
My minister has taken the trouble to call the mayor of Sainte-Eulalie on two occasions. Two telephone calls from a minister are worth more than one acknowledgement of receipt from a charming receptionist.
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