Mr. Speaker, my question is also for the Minister of National Defence.
Following disturbing revelations by major Barry Armstrong, senior medical officer of the unit several members of which were charged with the murder and torture of Somalian civilians, the Minister of National Defence announced yesterday a civilian public inquiry. Most of the decisions handed down so far have been appealed and the inquiry will take place after the appeals are heard.
Does the Minister of National Defence intend to vest this inquiry with the same powers as a regular commission of inquiry, in particular subpoena and search powers, and the power to send officers with a warrant to obtain all relevant documents wherever they may be?