Mr. Speaker, last week the minister of immigration dismissed Jack Manion, one of Canada's most distinguished public servants, as just some retired, old civil servant. In that crass remark she revealed a petty defensiveness over legitimate criticism of the immigration system. Mr. Manion has 30 years of experience and holds the Order of Canada. He deserves a lot better than that. The minister dismissed Mr. Manion because she cannot handle the truth about national security.
Will the minister stand and just simply apologize for her intemperate remarks?