Mr. Speaker, of course it would be inappropriate to comment on the circumstances of a case that is before the courts at the present time.
What I do make clear again to the member is that first, as he knows, the government does not have the power to roll back prices. Second, I believe the most effective way to ensure the lowest possible prices is through real and sustained competition.
The purpose of the Competition Act is to achieve real competition. The director endeavours to enforce that. But we do live in a system of law, and it does require proof when somebody alleges an offence.
It is easy for the hon. member to stand in the House of Commons and say: "Look, the prices are all the same; there is an offence". I suggest to him that it is somewhat more challenging to get a conviction in the courts. I prefer to see people convicted in the courts on the basis of evidence.