No, Mr. Speaker. The House or the members do not have access to personal information of a confidential nature. This is a right of individuals that is protected in our laws and that we will continue to protect.
So that members will know exactly the source, it is under section 19 of the Access to Information Act: "A government institution shall not disclose personal information". That includes Parliament.
The Access to Information Act goes on to say: "The definition of personal information stated under the Privacy Act applies". Personal financial transactions are clearly included under personal information.
The member should apply his time to other types of questions rather than hitting a wall that protects the privacy of personal information.