Thank you, Chair.
I want to speak against the amendment.
I'm speaking against the amendment of Mr. Poilievre that Mr. Baird's name be substituted for Mr. Walsh's name. In doing so, I want to quote from the Prime Minister's letter to the committee, dated June 1, where the Prime Minister notes:
As is stated in Accountable Government: A Guide for Ministers and Ministers of State, at page 37, “Ministers and Ministers of State are personally responsible for the conduct and operation of their offices.”
Given that Mr. Baird isn't Stephen Harper, Mr. Baird can't be responsible for what has gone on in the Prime Minister's Office or the actions of Mr. Soudas. Therefore, I am not prepared to hear from Mr. Baird on this issue.
Thank you, Chair.