Mr. Speaker, Canadians are not satisfied with that answer. Mr. Karabekos attempted to influence an RCMP investigation and the Minister of National Defence did nothing about it.
The minister is spending more time abusing his own budget than restoring morale in the Canadian Armed Forces. I have learned that the minister has rewarded this campaign pal with yet another contract of $16,000. Mr. Karabekos' contracts now total over $165,000.
How can the Prime Minister continue to defend the defence minister who spends more time abusing his budget than restoring morale and leadership in the Canadian forces?