Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I want to reiterate the comments of my colleague Mr. Erskine-Smith. I also read the report with close attention. This has to be clear: the Prime Minister collaborated and cooperated fully with the commissioner, Ms. Dawson, all through the inquiry.
The position of Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner was created pursuant to an act adopted by the House of Commons. It is the commissioner's mandate to conduct this type of investigation. I believe Ms. Dawson fulfilled her mandate.
As soon as the conclusions of the report were released, the Prime Minister gave a press conference at the earliest opportunity, and answered the questions of the media. He also accepted full responsibility, and apologized to Canadians. He even agreed to continue to collaborate with the office of the future commissioner, with regard to the recommendations that were made and his future family vacations.
In my opinion, he has answered all the questions. He has apologized. He will no doubt be answering further questions during his tour or during the next question period when the House resumes at the end of January.
For these reasons, I do not think it is necessary that the Prime Minister be asked to appear here, at this table. However, we will be meeting with the commissioner tomorrow, and we will be ready.
Thank you.