Mr. Speaker, obviously to give the impression that he is always in control of his department, the minister of defence has called for the suspension of Major-General Brian Vernon, thereby throwing him to the wolves, using him as a scapegoat to calm public opinion. But Major-General Vernon should not bear the sole burden of responsibility for the incidents in Petawawa.
Does the minister of defence intend to suspend or relieve of their duties all officers in charge of the Airborne Regiment who took part in incidents violating army regulations or officers who failed to intervene to put a stop to such activities?