So it could have. I think that's the question. Why were the constraints so tight? Certainly that's an outstanding question that remains, and it's an incredible disappointment that there was not a willingness for the government to be more transparent. It leads one to ask what there is to hide.
I want to ask another question. Yesterday the Liberals tabled an amendment to the Canada Elections Act. In that, on page 2, there was a very interesting change to the election date. As the public, I'm sure, is very aware, MPs qualify for a pension after six years of service. The election was planned to be held on October 20, 2025. That would have been one day short for MPs elected in 2019 to qualify for their pension.
While Conservatives are calling for an election immediately, I'm just wondering. with regard to that delay on page 2 of this amendment, if it would be a conflict of interest for MPs to vote on something that would be the difference between either qualifying or not qualifying for their pension.