Mr. Speaker, first, there is clearly no conflict of interest because I have no pecuniary interest in the museum. Second, the decision to locate in Aylmer was taken by the Treasury Board in 1990.
The recent decision to permit the Museum of Nature to acquire more land and build up its own facilities was made. I am a member of Treasury Board and all members of Treasury Board know that my riding is Hull-Aylmer. If it had been placed on this side of the river, since all 12 ridings are occupied by Liberal members there is no doubt it would have been in the riding of a Liberal member.
There is no conflict of interest. There is no problem of impropriety. The Museum of Nature made the decision on its own. It was approved by Treasury Board. It was all done in an open and proper manner.