Mr. Speaker, there are a few basics the minister should keep in mind. For example, René Fugère is under criminal investigation by the RCMP. Neither Mr. Fugère nor Mr. Champagne has registered under the Lobbyists Registration Act.
My question is for the Minister for International Trade. Why is his department even dealing with these individuals? For the sake of the integrity of the system and of saving taxpayer money, will the minister suspend this loan until we get to the bottom of this, until the air has cleared?