Mr. Speaker, that is exactly why the leader of Canada's Conservatives called for an independent investigation and for the RCMP to investigate exactly what has gone on.
It is not just the leader of the official opposition and Conservatives who are calling for this on behalf of all Canadians who care about the rule of law and the integrity of our institutions. In fact, five former attorneys general right across the country are asking for an investigation to commence. They say:
We, the undersigned, have served Canada as either federal or provincial Attorney General.
In our shared view, ordinary Canadians, who do not benefit from political connections, have been charged under these sections with much less evidence.
We are aware of media reports that the RCMP is seized with this matter. However, we write today to urge you to ensure that you use all resources at your disposal to fully and fairly investigate any potential criminality and provide Canadians with the truth in this crucial matter, as it strikes at the core of the rule of law and independence of our justice system.
Every single one of the Liberals who ran in the last election who go on and on about their respect for institutions and openness and transparency should all be ashamed. Every single one of them should be standing up and calling for the exact same thing.