Mr. Speaker, that was not the question.
In October last year, the finance minister himself introduced Bill C-27, which would set up the same target benefit plans that he previously called for as executive chair of Morneau Shepell. The minister's family company called the bill a “positive step” and not surprisingly, welcomed its introduction. The fact is the finance minister's billion dollar family company will benefit directly from Bill C-27.
So again, specifically and clearly: why did the finance minister not recuse himself from discussions about Bill C-27?