“For me, I have very thick skin. Something that my colleague may perceive as being offensive would just roll off my back.”
- Nov. 1st, 2012
“As politicians, most of us have very thick skin, otherwise we wouldn’t be here. Certain things that may bother another individual roll off my back, personally.”
-Nov 29, 2012
There is a public interest in ensuring that politicians are accountable for their actions and accountable for what they say in public settings.
Major television networks should not have the ability to censor what can and cannot be broadcast to Canadians. We believe that this has always been protected under the fair dealing provisions of the law, and if greater certainty is necessary, we will provide it.
Shelly Glover Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
House of Commons October 9th, 2014
I'm accountable everyday for what I say in public. This to me is a public forum and if we say silly things then we need I think have Canadians to hold us to account. Copyright should not be used to stifle free speech.
Mississauga South MP Stella Ambler
Power Play October 15, 2014