Madam Speaker, there are two underlying assumptions I think Canadians need to recognize.
Regarding the first point made by the hon. member, the students are the ones who lodged the complaint. Why in the name of God should they have legal counsel? The underlying assumption in that question is that those who dare to challenge authority ought not to receive the support of the state in that challenge. The underlying assumption is don't dare question those with pepper spray because you have no right to and certainly the state will not protect you.
Second, he said what would happen if there was no protection. The RCMP is perfectly capable of providing protection. The Prime Minister's office is not an expert in that area.