Thank you, Mrs. Chair.
Perhaps if the members opposite, instead of just making statements and reading off talking points that they brought in before the meeting about the reasons why this matter should be dismissed, were listening to the questions that were posed by the opposition members and the answers given...because I am actually left with the opposite conclusion. I'm much more concerned about this matter now than I was going into it. Certainly I will be seeking the committee to continue hearings on this matter, and will be bringing forward a motion in that respect.
Turning to Mr. Brown's point, I agree with him. When I was on municipal council, I had a great deal of concern if another level of government were to try to interfere. Particularly in a project where the basis for the interference was to try to change the outcome of who was going to be elected, I would be very concerned. If a minister were trying to use his powers to influence the outcome of an election, I agree, I'd be very concerned.