WE scandal: Morneau says signing final contract was ‘not my responsibility’
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WE scandal: Morneau says signing final contract was ‘not my responsibility’
Description
July 22, 2020
Finance Minister Bill Morneau told a finance committee hearing on Wednesday that it was not his responsibility to sign agreements or to consider which organization would be receiving contracts when asked if it was the responsibility of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger to sign the final contract with the WE Charity Foundation to run a $912-million student volunteer program.
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WE scandal: Morneau says signing final contract was ‘not my responsibility’01:04 | July 22, 2020 -
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Tumbler Ridge students won’t return to current school site after mass shooting, says Eby00:56 | February 14, 2026 -
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Only half of Canadians know their risk factors for heart disease02:29 | February 14, 2026 -
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Tumbler Ridge residents mourn mass shooting victims02:08 | February 12, 2026 -
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‘You have to be confident’: Canada’s Grondin speaks silver medal win in Men’s Snowboard Cross02:48 | February 12, 2026 -
Elizabeth May asks Ottawa how it will ‘prepare’ for a possible Alberta referendum01:07 | February 12, 2026 -
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Health Matters: Outdoor Master helmets recalled due to safety concerns02:27 | February 12, 2026
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WE scandal: Morneau says signing final contract was ‘not my responsibility’01:04 | July 22, 2020
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Health Matters: Outdoor Master helmets recalled due to safety concerns02:27 | February 12, 2026
WE scandal: Morneau says signing final contract was ‘not my responsibility’
Description
July 22, 2020
Finance Minister Bill Morneau told a finance committee hearing on Wednesday that it was not his responsibility to sign agreements or to consider which organization would be receiving contracts when asked if it was the responsibility of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger to sign the final contract with the WE Charity Foundation to run a $912-million student volunteer program.
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