Mr. Speaker, I know that the Deputy Prime Minister is not accustomed to giving answers that stand up, but I would like her to make an effort, just this once.
Quebec's lieutenant-governor himself, in case she is unaware, stated that he had taken part in demonstrations and set out to vandalize businesses belonging to the Jewish community. He came right out and said so and is now trying to downplay his remarks.
My question to the Deputy Prime Minister, who is here to reply on behalf of the government, is this: Did the Prime Minister know, when he appointed Jean-Louis Roux, that Mr. Roux had behaved in such a reprehensible manner? That is the question.