In the House of Commons on February 6th, 2009. See this statement in context.
National Battlefields CommissionOral Questions
February 6th, 2009 / 11:35 a.m.
Nepean—Carleton Ontario
Conservative
Pierre Poilievre ConservativeParliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
Mr. Speaker, I find it very ironic that he is now attacking the sponsorship party because, a month ago, the Bloc Québécois wanted to form a coalition with this very party.
With regard to this Quebec City event, it is a historical and not a political event. The honourable member does not have to attend if he does not wish to do so.
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