Mr. Speaker, that is exactly the point. If the RCMP is investigating, let it investigate. Let us not talk about backroom deals and out of court settlements. This is absolutely ridiculous.
I will tell the House what else an out of court settlement would be. It would be a slap in the face to millions of Canadians who would be forking out millions of dollars to pay this off because of the minister's incompetence.
I want the minister to promise to me and to Canadians right here and right now that as soon as he signs this out of court settlement with Brian Mulroney the next thing he will do is sign his own resignation. Will he or will he not?