“I want the government to spend money on a cultural centre for a specific community in my riding.”
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In a debate titled Infrastructure, the NDP asks about funding a Filipino cultural centre in Vancouver. The Liberals say they are investing in infrastructure across the country and look forward to working together on it during Filipino Heritage Month.
“I'm pointing out a heritage month instead of saying when we will fund the centre you asked about. I'm filling time by listing other nice-sounding things we spend money on.”