Mr. Speaker, we cannot get to the truth if we cannot get to the facts. This is about the minister and his refusal to call a public inquiry that is absolutely necessary.
Every day that is wasted by this backroom investigation, the RCMP's reputation drips away, Canadians' faith in their national police service drips away and we are still no closer to the truth.
Why does the minister have so little respect for the RCMP that he will not stand in his place and call for the needed public inquiry and save our RCMP?