Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister's mandate letter to the Minister of National Defence uses the word “honesty” at least eight times. Within the letter, it reads:
Canadians expect us, in our work, to reflect the values we all embrace:...honesty....
...Canadians need to have faith in their government's honesty....
We have committed to an...honest government that is accountable to Canadians....
...you must uphold the highest standards of honesty....
...it is important that your behaviour and decisions meet Canadians' well-founded expectations....
Will the Prime Minister admit that the Minister of National Defence has not lived up to the well-founded expectations of Canadians and remove him from office?