Mr. Speaker, let us be clear about what the issue is. It is not about contributions made to political parties. It is about the misuse of a cabinet minister's position to reward those who contribute to his election debts and to the Liberal Party.
It has been reported that this is not the only dinner that Mr. Gervais has organized involving client interest of the department.
Will the minister confirm that other dinners were organized for similar purposes, one prior to September 18, 1994 and one recently this year?