Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Kingston and the Islands for his very interesting speech and I congratulate him.
I think that what came up the other day in the House and what they added today is very relevant. What is relevant is the idea that a minister who is accountable to the House of Commons appears to have misled MPs. He tabled a document in the House when he knew that the document was only available in English. He then asked the House for unanimous consent without revealing that the document was not written in both languages. That is hard to accept and is very worrisome.
Our rules are there for good reason. They are there to protect Canada's democracy. Misleading the House of Commons could have very serious consequences. I am very worried for our democracy. The minister is accountable to the House of Commons, but he does not seem to understand how important it is not to mislead the House.
I respect my colleague and we will continue to support all of the other points he raised. The Speaker will report back with his ruling.
It is clear that the idea of misleading the House is a very serious breach of Canadian tradition and rules that govern this place. The rules are there to protect Canadian democracy and Canadians. To run roughshod over those rights and obligations is of great concern to us.
We continue to support the member in his undertakings and beseech you, Mr. Speaker, to present us with a ruling in all due haste.