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William D. Casey, M.P.
Cumberland
Colchester Musquodoboit Valley House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6
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House of Commons Chambre des communes Canada Press Release |
Ottawa Tel: (613) 992-3366 Ottawa Fax: (613) 992-7220 Amherst Tel: (902) 667-8679 Truro Tel: (902) 893-2455
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Fourth Atlantic Accords briefing cancelled Finance Canada shows disrespect to Nova Scotia MPs and Senators
November 20, 2007
“Many Members and Senators from Nova Scotia had arrived early for this important briefing and had expected it to start at 10:30am, but an email was sent out by the Finance Minister at 10:16am cancelling this meeting. Cancelling this meeting while Senators and MPs were already in the room, is an unprofessional and inconsistent approach to dealing with this issue and just reinforces the chaos on this file,” said the Member of Parliament.
Senators and Members had also been informed of the cancellation by the translators.
The M.P. noted as well that when the Parliamentary Secretary and other Finance Canada officials eventually did show up, they refused to answer questions, but admitted that there were technical problems with the drafting of this legislation. A briefing is expected after corrections are made and the budget bill is tabled, however no date or time was given.
Following the cancellation this morning, Casey will continue to ask questions and seek out answers as to what the technical problems were with this legislation.
For further information: Bill Casey, M.P. Cumberland Colchester Musquodoboit Valley (613) 992-3366 (902) 667-8679 (902) 893-2455
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