I'm wondering if the government will take our ombudsman report into account, an issue that was unanimously voted on in the House, and that was calmly and seriously discussed and debated. Could this end up like the Canada Veterans Charter? Do we run that risk? That is one of my concerns and one of my questions. Will the veterans affairs minister follow the recommendations in our unanimous report? If the people on the other side can confirm to me that the veterans ombudsman process will be based on—even if it is not necessarily identical to—our report, then I can live with that. If not, then I cannot live with that at all. I have some concerns. Given what happened during Easter break, I am somewhat wary. Is it a yes or is it a no? Will Mr. Harper do another Canada Veterans Charter trick? That is my concern and I am being honest enough to tell you this amongst ourselves rather than making a public statement. I am doing this with an extended hand and an open mind. We worked on this and it should at least result in something.
On April 26th, 2007. See this statement in context.