Mr. Speaker, we have not hidden anything, of course, but it is interesting to note the solid defence the hon. member for West Nova has on the character of Mr. Schreiber.
Let us talk about Mr. Schreiber, an individual who for the last eight years has been facing extradition proceedings, and who has, quite frankly, a very questionable and dubious character. He is somebody who says now that he has all this information, but he did not choose to release that information for eight years.
There is only one reason Mr. Schreiber is coming forward with these outrageous claims of scandal: he wants to stay in Canada. He does not want to go back to Germany where he is facing charges of fraud, forgery and bribery.
I do not think any Canadian can justifiably say that they believe a word of what Mr. Schreiber says now. Quite frankly, my main concern, and I am sure this will be reflected in Dr. Johnston's concerns as well, is that I do not think he is going to tell the truth before any inquiry, parliamentary or otherwise, if he appears.