Mr. Speaker, Canadians are really confused about the Airbus deal and whether there is something in the works behind the scenes to settle the $50 million libel suit regarding Brian Mulroney out of court. CBC and its sources say yes. Government lawyers say no.
I would like to ask the minister what he thinks about this and what he has to say. Is there a deal in the works with Brian Mulroney? Yes or no? Has the federal government ever offered to settle this matter out of court? Yes or no?