Mr. Speaker, just this morning we learned that the government had planned to approve the BHP deal until political risks grew too great. No wonder the Minister of Industry is refusing to tell Canadians why he turned down the BHP takeover.
The Conservatives voted for the NDP motion calling for greater transparency and openness but now they are lowering the cone of silence again.
Why will the Conservatives not level with Canadians? Why is the Minister of Industry keeping his reasons a secret?