“I'm the minister and I don't have a clue.”
What they said. What they meant.
Plain-language translations from the House of Commons.
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Oral Questions
Access to Information
The topic was access to information laws. The Conservatives asked pointed questions about the government's handling of the file and whether the minister was up to the job. The Liberals mostly talked about their general principles and what they'd like to do, which didn't have much in the way of specifics.
“There was no question so I'm just going to fill time saying I support access to information. Access to information is good for transparency and accountability. We're reviewing it.”
“I want to cheer for a program that spends money in my riding.”
“I believe in transparency. I am talking to the Information Commissioner. We will consult on modernizing access to information.”