Mr. Speaker, let us consider accountability on the Afghan detainee issue.
When allegations were made, the government attacked those who gave evidence. Is that the reaction we would expect from someone who has nothing to hide?
When parliamentarians raised concerns, they were accused of being unpatriotic. Does that mean we must ignore our international obligations in order to be patriotic?
When documents were requested by Parliament, the government hired a former judge to do a study instead of finding a solution compatible with the powers of Parliament.
Delay, denial and deception are incompatible with accountability. It is time for the government to be accountable by agreeing to a resolution which ensures both compliance with international law and full protection of our military. Now, that is patriotic.