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Krever Inquiry November 27th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, section 39 of the Canada Evidence Act makes it quite clear that it is the responsibility of every government to protect cabinet confidences. The only time that has ever been referred back is when a minister has been charged with a criminal offence.
Krever Inquiry November 27th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, the answer to that question is the same answer that was given yesterday.
Krever Inquiry November 27th, 1996
No, Mr. Speaker.
Health November 26th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, I cannot understand why the member would extrapolate that I have any interest whatsoever in protecting Brian Mulroney.
Krever Commission November 26th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, what I said, and the Minister of Justice said the same thing, is that there is a section in the Evidence Act, section 39, that prevents this government from disclosing confidences entrusted with previous governments.
That said, the Prime Minister did state in this House last week that he would do everything he could to shed light on this whole issue. It is clear that the only time anything like this happened was after criminal charges were brought against a minister of the crown.
The matter is already in the hands of Privy Council Clerk Jocelyne Bourgon. She is looking into the possibility of following this procedure in the absence of criminal charges.
Krever Commission November 26th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, I would just repeat what I said yesterday in the House, which is, that section 39 of the Canada Evidence Act does not allow the present government to release confidential information concerning past governments including that of Mr. Mulroney and previous ones.
Krever Commission November 26th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, from the member's remarks, I understand her to say that there is currently a section 39 preventing the present government from revealing events in other cabinets, that of Mr. Mulroney and others.
Krever Commission November 25th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, section 39 of the Canada Evidence Act stipulates that cabinet confidences may not be disclosed for 20 years, meaning that it is unfortunately impossible for us under the law to meet this demand.
Krever Commission November 25th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, it is not a stubborn refusal, it is a legal requirement.
Sponsorship By Tobacco Companies November 25th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, I was following what the hon. member representing the Bloc Quebecois in this issue was saying. I was actually following her advice.