Mr. Speaker, the question is who is paying for that red book?
The current minister now knows exactly why she shredded them. They were nothing more than partisan. Maybe we will at least give her credit for knowing that it was wrong and that something smelled about it.
The reasons are not good enough. I ask the minister that she stand up and answer to it. The former minister knew he was breaking the rules when he made the document. His departmental officials told him he was breaking the rules. His cabinet successor was so concerned about it that she tried to destroy the evidence.
As I said before, not all of the evidence was shredded and I have a copy which I am willing to table.
Canadians thought this kind of political sleaze belonged only to Brian Mulroney, but it has hung over to this Parliament.
Which red book should Canadians believe in, the red book that talks about integrity and honesty in government or the red book these people shredded to try to avoid a scandal?