Pursuant to subsection 28(9) of the Conflict of Interest Code, the hon. member for Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke who is the subject of a report of the Ethics Commissioner, previously tabled in the House, has the right to make a statement.
The member shall not speak for more than 20 minutes and there will be no period of questions and comments.
I now invite the hon. member for Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke to address the House.