Mr. Speaker, I am doing exactly what the standing committee unanimously, with representatives from each political party, including the hon. member, asked me to do, which is to consult with these veterans. There are meetings ongoing today. That is exactly what we are doing. We are respecting the power and the independence of our standing committees. Who gave us that new power and independence? It was our Prime Minister.
In the House of Commons on December 14th, 1999. See this statement in context.