Mr. Speaker, that is an amazing coincidence and probably one without precedent in the country.
The minister has denied that there has been any wrongdoing on the Seagram file. Yet his officials have been in contact with industry officials and are still in contact with and linked to the Bronfmans. Surely the minister has been briefed on the contacts.
Is the minister suggesting that it is appropriate for his officials to continue contacting industry officials who are in constant contact with principals of the Seagram deal?