Mr. Speaker, I think the allegations of the deputy government whip are unfounded, although not deliberately so, I imagine.
But let us be clear. The special committee on drugs, it is true, passed a motion, and an initial part of our report was released. But the statements made and the interviews given by the two hon. colleagues whom I mentioned dealt with the section specifically released this morning--Chapter 9 on marijuana.
I am therefore asking the deputy whip not to use diversionary tactics and to stick to the facts. All parliamentarians in the House must conduct themselves in an exemplary fashion. I agree with him. However, this responsibility is even greater for members of the ruling party because the government has an executive responsibility. So let us be clear. I am asking that the deputy government whip not use diversionary tactics.
Mr. Speaker, you are the guardian of our freedoms. Breaching the code of honour, which should guide all members of the House, is unacceptable. Giving interviews on the substance of a report before that report is released demonstrates a lack of honour.