Mr. Speaker, I was asked earlier about a report of an RCMP investigation: that the RCMP had been requested by a foreign government's court and ordered to table this report. I was not able at that time to speak to this question from the hon. member of the Canadian Alliance. I have been given some information. I wish to make it available to the member and to the House.
While this government and the Solicitor General cannot comment on court proceedings taking place in a foreign country, we are aware of the issuance of a court order in relation to the RCMP in the matter that was raised by the hon. member of the Alliance. The matter is presently being examined by officials with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in concert with officials from our Department of Justice.
I can assure the House and the member that the RCMP will take appropriate action based on the recommendations of officials within these Canadian government departments. That will as well conform to Canadian legal standards and practice.