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The Hon. Art  Eggleton, P.C. Senator Art Eggleton has served the people of Canada and the city of Toronto in public office for over 35 years. He was appointed to the Senate on March 24, 2005, by the Rt Honourable Paul Martin and represents the province of Ontario.

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Access of Members of Parliament to Announcement of Government Initiatives

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Statement made on 30 September 2009 by Senator Roméo Dallaire

Hon. Roméo Antonius Dallaire:

Honourable senators, my question is for the Leader of the Government in the Senate. I would like to continue the discussion we began yesterday, which was, unfortunately, interrupted because of the time.

Does the Prime Minister's Office have a policy to keep members of Parliament away while the government is announcing initiatives or projects that affect their ridings?

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