Don Stewart on Privilege

In the House of Commons on October 21st, 2024. See this statement in context.

Reference to Standing Committee on Procedure and House AffairsPrivilegeOrders of the Day

Conservative

Don Stewart Conservative Toronto—St. Paul's, ON

Mr. Speaker, I have a fact: It is a $40-billion deficit. If we take 1% of that, that is still $400 million.

Is this a case of the government being unable to handle large numbers like $40 billion, let alone another $400 million?

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