I can certainly agree with the minister that the best way to pay homage is to make sure that it doesn't happen again. But in our parliamentary system of government, the minister is ultimately accountable, and the family has been waiting for seven years for an apology for the wrongful death of their daughter. So I ask you again, will you, on behalf of the Government of Canada, apologize to Ashley Smith's family and to Canadians for this wrongful death that occurred in custody?
On May 1st, 2014. See this statement in context.