In the House of Commons on January 28th, 2013. See this statement in context.
Question No. 1097Questions on the Order PaperRoutine Proceedings
January 28th, 2013 / 3:15 p.m.
Fredericton New Brunswick
Conservative
Keith Ashfield ConservativeMinister of Fisheries and Oceans and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway
Mr. Speaker, the decisions relating to the Marine Rescue Sub-Centre and Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centres closures were made by cabinet and are therefore considered cabinet confidences.
The requirement to protect the confidentiality of cabinet confidences is protected by convention, common law and legislative provisions.
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