Mr. Chair, I think your suggestion was the correct one. I am admonishing the opposition members who think that it is not worthy of this committee to hear the minister's comments. He has said he would be brief. I respect the minister. I believe that brevity will be part of his presentation and I would encourage my opposition colleagues to allow him to make a few comments. After all, was it not the purpose of this committee's discussion to try to find answers? Yet it now appears now that the opposition doesn't want those answers. This is looking more and more like a kangaroo court. I want these comments on the record, and I would encourage all members to reconsider their position and allow the minister to make a few comments.
On June 3rd, 2010. See this statement in context.