Mr. Speaker, once again, this is nothing more than an example of the official opposition members trying to create a scandal where none exists. This is even more desperate than their normal line of attack. Now they are going back 15 years to try and somehow, through guilt by association, smear the current government with the actions of a former prime minister.
We have seen time and time again, and it was exhibited again tonight, that those members do not have the courage of their convictions. Even though they criticize the government, how many of them actually show up for votes on confidence matters? By my count today there were 11. If the Liberals truly believed that there was anything wrong with the so-called Schreiber-Mulroney affair, they should have the courage of their convictions and stand in this House when they should, and take the opportunity during confidence motions to bring down this government and let the people decide the fate of this government in the next election. They will not do that. They will never ever do that.