Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Prime Minister.
Last week the Minister of National Defence told Michel Cormier, on the public affairs program "Le Point": "Some ministers are now renting private planes at huge costs to the departments rather than using the government Challenger jets". The minister went on to admit that this practice is not cost effective and is done simply for appearance.
Can the Prime Minister confirm that his ministers have chosen the most expensive option imaginable, that is, renting aircraft while still maintaining the Challenger jets simply to avoid political pressure?