Michael Barrett at the Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics Committee

On February 10th, 2023. See this statement in context.

February 10th, 2023 / 8:55 a.m.

Conservative

Michael Barrett Conservative Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, ON

Minister, I have 30 seconds left and I have two questions.

Furthering the interest of your friend is not in compliance with the rules. With respect to maintaining public confidence, do you think that taxpayers should be reimbursed? Do you think that to ensure Canadians' confidence and to uphold ministerial accountability, you should remain in cabinet? Do you think your resignation is warranted in this case?

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