I would not suggest that people have to divest their assets. Your home, for most Canadians, is your biggest asset. That's how you get tied to your constituency. You don't want people selling their homes. I think that is a disincentive to the public service.
If I could, I'll just focus this on trust in public office holders. I, as a Canadian, trust the people who are given the opportunities and privileges to do the moral and ethical thing, to use Mr. Thériault's words. That's what our system is based on. Our entire system of laws is about the individuals we invest that trust into. I understand that cynicism is sometimes used for political gain. That is 100% fair ball. If that is how you want to go after your opponents, you absolutely can. I choose not to do that. I invest trust in these people because they have stepped forward to swear or sign an oath, depending on who they are. If they sign an oath as a minister to be loyal to the Crown, that oath is what we should be placing our faith in.
