Mr. Speaker, I listened to the intervention of my hon. colleague from the Conservative Party concerning the troubling suggestion that someone from the government prematurely disclosed the contents of Bill C-14, the bill concerning medical assistance in dying, which was introduced earlier today.
I am not aware of the details surrounding the media report referred to by the member, but I want to assure the House that our government takes any breach of the privilege of members and of the House very seriously.
I can tell the House that at no point was anyone authorized to publicly discuss the specific details of the bill prior to introduction.
On behalf of the government, I unreservedly apologize to the House and to members. Our government will work to ensure that this does not happen again.