Mr. Speaker, political contributions are not the problem here. Guaranteed contracts because of those contributions are the problem.
The government's approach to conflicts of interest is no different form the Mulroney gang. "If he had any information other than smear and innuendo let him summon the courage to make a direct accusation". Are these the words of the Prime Minister? No, they came from the lips of Brian Mulroney in defence of Roch LaSalle of all people.
Why has the Prime Minister adopted the Mulroney approach to political integrity and why will he not ask the heritage minister to resign?