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The Hon. Dennis Dawson, B.A., M.B.A. Senator Dennis Dawson was elected as one of the youngest members of Parliament in Canadian history where he served his constituents of Louis-Hébert for three consecutive terms. He was appointed to the Senate on August 2, 2005, and represents the province of Quebec and the Senatorial Division of Lauzon.

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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Appointment of Vice-Chairperson

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Statement made on 16 February 2011 by Senator Pierre De Bané

Hon. Pierre De Bané:

Honourable senators, I wish to point out to the Honourable Leader of the Government in the Senate, that I asked a number of questions yesterday to which I did not receive one answer. I am certain that no honourable senator would disagree that I did not obtain one answer to my queries.

Regarding the nomination of Mr. Pentefountas, I asked whether the Prime Minister had followed through on the promise he made in the Saguenay on September 17, 2008, that he would consult with the Government of Quebec before appointing the vice-chair of the CRTC. Sadly, I received no answer to that question.

Will the leader please inquire about this matter and consult her colleagues to provide a satisfactory answer to this question?

I ask again: Did the Prime Minister or the government consult the Government of Quebec before appointing Tom Pentefountas as vice-chair of the CRTC, as per the commitment of the Prime Minister of our country?

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