Mr. Speaker, today I rise to point out a disgraceful act. I want to make you aware that members of this House are making allegations all the time, hiding behind parliamentary immunity. They have made accusations of bribery. However, they refuse to make these same statements outside of this House while they know full well they would be sued for their untrue allegations.
The Prime Minister of Canada is considered to be a man of integrity. He is one of the most highly respected politicians in Canada and in the world. Like many other Canadians, I am proud that this good Canadian is my leader. If the Reform Party leader would follow the Prime Minister's example, he too might carry some respect in Canada.
It is this simple. The Canadian people want Reformers to apologize or make their statements outside of this House. The leader and the deputy leader of the Reform Party quite simply and knowingly have lied, yes lied, Mr. Speaker.