Mr. Speaker, once again, I will emphasize three key points.
First, the decision to investigate was made by the RCMP. Second, the decision to lay a charge was made by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. Third, the decision to withdraw the charge was also taken by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada.
It is also important to note what the director of public prosecutions said in her own words, which is, and I quote:
“No other factors were considered in this decision, nor was there any contact or influence from outside the PPSC, including political—