Mr. Speaker, in hindsight, the use of the War Measures Act has been criticized by members of all parties.
The Liberal justice minister, John Turner, opposed it, and Pierre Elliott Trudeau's Quebec lieutenant, Jean Marchand, described it as being like using a cannon to kill a fly.
The Conservative leader at the time, Robert Stanfield, said the act was cruel and based on claims that were never proven.
Why is this government refusing to do as many key actors did at the time and admit to an abuse of power that requires an apology?