Mr. Speaker, the government is talking about transferring Ste. Anne's Hospital, which is administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, to the Province of Quebec. But everything is happening behind closed doors, which only serves to feed the rumours and raise concern in people's minds.
Will the minister hold public hearings before continuing his discussions with Quebec?
Will he allow veterans and the community at large to speak freely about an issue that affects them personally?
Will he honour the freedom of speech that these veterans fought for?