Mr. Speaker, hiding behind the uniform of brave men and women is the last refuge of any--I will not use that word.
The government is not the sole protector of national security. Parliament can protect the national interest as well, if not better. The parliamentary law clerk and the Department of Justice have stated that section 38 of the Canada Evidence Act does not apply to parliamentary proceedings.
Will the government now produce the uncensored documents and do the right thing by Canadian troops and Canadians and call a public inquiry?