Mr. Chair, my understanding of the parliamentary tradition you mentioned is that when the minister is there, if there is anything even remotely relating to his current responsibilities, one is allowed to ask questions. I would just say to my colleagues on the other side that in fact we're doing this in full view of the cameras. If you have anything to hide, you should prevent me from asking questions. If you have nothing to hide, you should allow me to ask questions.
On December 3rd, 2009. See this statement in context.