Michael Chong on Alleged Interference in Justice System

Mr. Speaker, the issue that we are talking about in the House this evening has to do with constitutional principles, which are more important than any company or individual. If we diminish any of the principles that are before us this evening, such as the rule of law in the Constitution, we risk diminishing the other rights and principles set out therein. We risk diminishing the rights and principles that protect minorities across Canada, that protect the French fact in Canada, that protect francophones across the country, particularly those outside Quebec. That is why the issue that is before us this evening is more important than a company or an individual. This is a constitutional crisis that has to be dealt with in the House and in committee.