Mr. Speaker, this government shut down Parliament. It intimidated witnesses. It withheld crucial documents from Parliament. The Canadian people are tired of this. It is adding a democratic deficit to this country's operation.
We need to know who in government knew what and when about torture in Afghan jails, and that should be the justice's mandate.
Why will the Prime Minister not give him the power to do the proper job? Why will he not appoint a public inquiry?