In the House of Commons on November 18th, 2010. See this statement in context.
National DefenceOral Questions
November 18th, 2010 / 2:20 p.m.
Ottawa West—Nepean Ontario
Conservative
John Baird ConservativeLeader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of the Environment
Mr. Speaker, those of us on this side of the House who have the privilege to serve in government have an important responsibility to the people of Canada: to stand up and do what is best for Canada and what is best for Canadians.
The deal that was in front of us was not of net benefit to Canada, which is why we could not sign on.
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