Mr. Speaker, April could turn out the be the cruellest month of all for the Minister of Transport. That is when Ottawa's mayor goes on trial to defend himself against criminal allegations that he negotiated an offer of a parole board appointment with the minister. The appointment was allegedly for Terry Kilrea, a former mayoral candidate. Other Conservatives operatives are also alleged to have discussed the appointment.
The minister has now been subpoenaed. Could he confirm that he will not use his parliamentary privilege to avoid testifying?