Mr. Speaker, as my colleague knows, I disagree with him on many things, but he has made some important points tonight. Most specifically is the fact that you have ruled on this motion of privilege. This is something that all parliamentarians should view as a very serious subject. A breach of privilege is not something to be taken lightly. I know when you rule on something like this, you do not take it lightly. You investigate the precedents before you make your ruling, and now this is before Parliament.
I have been greatly disturbed by the slightly unhinged comments from the member for Kingston and the Islands, because it appears the government and government members are not taking this seriously. We heard similar comments with all the ethical violations the Prime Minister has made over the last few years, more than any other prime minister in Canadian history.
Why is the government not taking this serious breach of privilege and this debate tonight seriously?