Mr. Speaker, all the rules were followed, except the crown corporation's ethics rules. That is very clear.
Let us look at the facts. This government appoints the directors of a crown corporation, who in turn appoint the directors of a subsidiary. Senator Housakos, who works for BPR, organizes a cocktail fundraiser preceded by a private cocktail party to which Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated directors; executives of BPR, the firm that will win the contract for the Champlain Bridge; and the Quebec lieutenant are invited. There is name for that: favouritism.
Is that not the reason why the Prime Minister is refusing to disavow his Quebec lieutenant?