There is no constitutional problem from a legal standpoint. Politically speaking it may be another matter, but legally speaking there is no problem. The federal government can always spend on planning, in any area.
December 7th, 2009 / 4:15 p.m.
Senior Counsel, Canadian Heritage, Legal Services, Department of Justice
There is no constitutional problem from a legal standpoint. Politically speaking it may be another matter, but legally speaking there is no problem. The federal government can always spend on planning, in any area.
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