I heard the click, Mr. Chairman. I wonder if the minister could give us any reason why he would not come before the House of Commons this month and present a rather detailed statement of the nature of discussions now being pursued between Canada and the United States with respect to the shape of the northern command and any implications it might have on Canada?
Is there any reason not to trust this parliament and the people of the country with the details that are being discussed now by his own admission between officials of his department and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and their American counterparts? Is there a reason not to trust parliament?