I have a point of order, Mr. Chairman. First of all, our Conservative colleagues have stated on two occasions that we are here to examine the Access to Information Act and to see how we can improve upon it. I am very sorry, Mr. Stanton, but I suggest you reread the motion. This isn't the case at all. I can read it again for you, if you like, but it is rather long. We have convened to hold an emergency debate on DFAIT's internal report, to examine this matter, to hear from witnesses, and to shed light on the Access to Information Act, the provisions of which may have been violated in several ways.
As far as the word “torture” is concerned, we have seen the uncensored portions of the report in the Globe and Mail, Mr. Chairman, and until such time as a deputy minister or someone else, officially says that these reports are inaccurate, I will consider the facts reported to be the truth.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.