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The most controversial of the appointments was of David L. Emerson of Vancouver, who was industry minister under Prime Minister Martin and was elected to the Commons last month on the Liberal Party ticket. Mr. Emerson said he would not resign or return the money, arguing Wednesday in a conference call with reporters that he could best serve his constituents by giving them a voice in the cabinet as international trade minister. He said that his two children were being taunted in school over the issue. The most controversial of the appointments were of David L. Emerson of Vancouver, who was industry minister under Prime Minister Martin and was elected to the Commons last month on the Liberal Party ticket. Mr. Emerson said he would not resign or return the money, arguing that he could best serve his constituents by giving them a voice in the cabinet as international trade minister. He said that he might run in the next election as a Conservative, but he also suggested that he was shaken by the sharp reaction to his party switch.