Mr. Speaker, well then, maybe the Deputy Prime Minister can explain why the minister hid from a basic question like, has he talked to the Prime Minister about his role in the sponsorship program? What are Canadians to think when he cannot say a simple yes or no?
The minister is well known for his heavy hand in doling out Liberal favours and rewards in his Quebec turf. He has been at it for 20 years. It is natural to wonder how deep his sticky little fingers got in the sponsorship honey pot. Is he silent because he is afraid to answer and that his answer will incriminate him?