Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Portage—Lisgar for commencing this debate, as it is indeed an important debate to have. It is very critical because Canadians are asking questions through their parliamentarians about this very significant issue.
It was refreshing to see the former minister speak and to have privilege waived so that she was able to speak yesterday.
I want to underscore the important testimony she gave. Some of that testimony was recounted by the member opposite, although not in its entirety.
First, the former attorney general stated that the Prime Minister told her it was her decision to make. Second, she noted that the PMO staff said they did not want to cross any lines. Third, she said that it was appropriate to discuss job impacts. Fourth, she said that nothing that occurred was unlawful. Fifth, she said she was never directed. Sixth, and perhaps most importantly, she indicated that the state of our institutions and the independence of our processes is indeed strong.
Given the record of what we heard, does the member opposite think it is important to allow the committee to continue its important work? It has called at least four witnesses thus far, excluding the academic witnesses. Just today, it decided that it will also call the former principal secretary and will ask the deputy minister and the Clerk of the Privy Council to return.