Mr. Speaker, I certainly thank the hon. parliamentary secretary; that is a very encouraging response.
Perhaps we can have a government and an administration that styles itself as tough on crime but appears to be soft on its friends.
I am wondering if the parliamentary secretary could also take a message to the Prime Minister from one of my constituents, who would appreciate if the Prime Minister would urge his friend the mayor of Toronto to resign because it is an embarrassment to Canada to have someone with these charges against him—