Mr. Speaker, I have great respect for the hon. member for Lethbridge. He should know after all his years in government something about parliamentary democracy in this country.
There is ministerial responsibility. We do not attack, we do not berate public servants on the floor of the House of Commons, no matter who they are.
Questions are asked of the government. The government is accountable for all of the actions within the respective departments.
I have answered the question two or three times. I, and I alone, take responsibility for the terms of reference on behalf of the government. I consulted cabinet colleagues and it was a collaborative effort in that particular-