Mr. Speaker, it is sad to see someone like the Minister of Finance think he is beyond reproach.
The Minister of Finance is responsible for the tax treaty between Canada and Barbados. We just learned that he finally decided to show some common sense thanks to our constant pressure. He finally realized that the noose was tightening around his neck and that he was in a conflict of interest.
Before he put his assets in a trust, did he bother to withdraw from any cabinet discussions related to the tax treaty with Barbados?