Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
There appears to be yet another scandal growing in his department, namely, foreign service officers who believe that their shipping privileges entitle them to practise fraud and tax evasion. Over at Canada Customs it is well known that returning foreign service personnel often attempt to smuggle wine and spirits into Canada, not only tax free but with shipping costs paid for by the Canadian taxpayer.
Is the minister aware of this practice? If so, what does he propose to do about it?