Mr. Speaker, I want to respond to the question of privilege raised by the hon. member for Gatineau on Friday, April 15.
During the debate on the Bloc Québécois motion on April 14, 2005, when I was expressing my concern over the fact that sponsorship money may have been used for election campaign purposes, it seemed as though I was directing my comments at the hon. member for Gatineau. That was not my intention.
I withdraw any comments that may have offended her and offer my apologies.