Thank you, Madam Chair.
First, I'd point out that Minister Clement has, first of all, agreed to appear before the public accounts committee, and that will occur here in the coming days.
Second, I would point out that this motion, which Mr. Angus has seen fit to have a national press conference on, doesn't even rank high enough in importance to the NDP for them to have all their members present when they are going to have a vote. I question the sincerity and exactly how important this is.
I would also suggest, Madam Chair, that first of all the Auditor General's office has been abundantly clear. They've investigated this matter fully. They're not going to reopen any investigation into this.
I would point out that all of the funds used here are 100% accounted for. Every single one of the projects has been publicly announced. They've been proudly announced and in partnership with municipalities in that region. They play a role of significant tangible benefits there.
I would point something out to the member. He talked about border infrastructure in Windsor. First of all, our party does not represent the City of Windsor, but I'd commend Jeff Watson from Essex who, since he was elected in 2004, has been, to my mind, the most ardent supporter of investment in Windsor's border infrastructure of anyone I know. He has been fully supportive of the DRIC process. What corresponding actions have we seen from the Conservative government under Stephen Harper? There have been record investments into the gateway infrastructure and border infrastructure at Windsor. I'm proud of it. Jeff Watson deserves an awful lot of credit for that.
Obviously if Mr. Angus wants to talk about Windsor, I can provide him with all kinds of documentation as to this government's record in investing in border infrastructure, not only in Windsor but right across the country. I'm proud of it, because we believe in trade. We know that if the NDP had an opportunity they'd shut down trade with the United States and NAFTA and everything else, Madam Chair. Frankly, they don't believe in it. Apparently they want a more free-flowing border with the United States, but they don't think anything should flow across it.
We will be opposing this motion, Madam Chair. Obviously, Minister Clementwill be appearing at the public accounts committee. I assume, given Mr. Angus' veracity on this issue, he'll want to attend there and seek any clarifications he may want.