Mr. Speaker, the suggestion that there was a conflict of interest is directly contrary to the opinion of the ethics counsellor. Again, it is unwise for the hon. member to make references to criminal activity. He may not want to make those comments outside this place.
The minister has been open and transparent in this fashion. The hon. member says he wants to know what is going on. The first thing we do is call in the auditor general to do a full and thorough review as an officer of parliament, report to the minister and have the report tabled in the House of Commons. Following receipt of the report, which all members will have, it will be up to the members to determine whether they would like to proceed further with the matter through a parliamentary committee or through the House. The hon. member will have that opportunity should he so need it.