Mr. Speaker, my question would be, why is the minister there if it is just for the families?
Yesterday Reporters Without Borders protested against the government's ban on media coverage of repatriation ceremonies for fallen Canadian soldiers. This is not just about the media's right to access. Ultimately it is about the public's right to know and, even more important, the public's right to be able to mourn fallen soldiers.
Shame is on the other side and my question is this: why did the Prime Minister change the rules and deny Canadians the opportunity to--