Mr. Speaker, before I ask my colleague from Labrador a question, I wanted to say that I think it is rather interesting to hear Conservative members say that the member for Peterborough should be able to speak and defend himself, while they themselves did not give me a chance to defend myself when they were looking into some of our mailings. I was targeted in that case.
Going back to my colleague and her speech, I would like to know whether she thinks it is important to act quickly to show that we are exercising due diligence in the face of such serious issues. I would also like her to explain why it is important to set an example for Canadians who are subject to laws and must abide by them. If they do not comply, they suffer the consequences.
Why is it important for the House to set an example in the case of members of Parliament who do not abide by the law, when the courts have found that these people broke the law?