Mr. Speaker, the government must provide answers now so that we can put this sordid business aside and start to deal with the important issues affecting Canadians.
The Prime Minister's guide for ministers, which I have here, states very clearly in standards of conduct:
Full accountability to Canadians is a central objective of this government.
That stands in tatters today.
The Prime Minister is ultimately responsible for his cabinet and he must be accountable and transparent. Why was this matter referred to the RCMP? Would he give us an answer today?