Mr. Speaker, the problem with the opposition members is that they would have Canadians believe that the motivation for this opposition motion is as pure as the driven snow, but Canadians know better. They know the opposition's record when it comes to politicizing public servants. They studied their record very closely. That is why Canadians came to the sound judgment in 2015 to toss that party out of government after having muzzled scientists, after having censored researchers, and after having politicized national security.
The Conservatives are doing it again right now. What they would seek to do right now is call into question the professionalism of Canada's most profoundly respected national security adviser. Canadians are not buying it. They know better and we see right through it.
In the very few minutes that I have left, let me clarify exactly why this is not a motion that is becoming of this chamber. The answer with respect to the invitation is already very clear. In fact, the invitation should never have been issued, and when that invitation was discovered, it was immediately rescinded.
Another point that needs to be noted is that this government has great confidence in the security and diplomatic advisers to the government, who always act in an impartial fashion, and always act in the best interests of Canadians. The opposition should know better.
In the mandate letter of every minister, the Prime Minister notes the government's commitment, “to set a higher bar for openness and transparency in government”.