Mr. Speaker, things being what they are, my question is directed to the Deputy Prime Minister.
A shocking case of fraud at the Valcartier military base is one more reason to question the effectiveness and relevance of the court-martial system. Although the same kind of fraud was allegedly practised in several other military bases in Canada in the past 15 years, very few charges have been laid. Light sentences and limited investigations cast some doubt on the credibility of this justice system.
Since the entire military justice system has been sorely strained since the appointment of the Minister of National Defence and the current Chief of Staff, General Boyle, will the government appoint a parliamentary committee to carry out a full and detailed examination in this respect, and do so as soon as possible?