Mr. Speaker, after the deeply disturbing realization that the Indian government has been interfering in Canada's democracy, including with the murder of a Canadian citizen and intimidation of many others, how can anyone trust the Conservative leader to protect Canadians? He will not get the same security clearance as all other party leaders have.
The Conservative leader knows full well that the NSICOP report indicates that there was foreign interference in the last two Conservative Party leadership races. Okay, so we understand that he is not willing to stand up to protect Canadians or our democratic institutions. That is no surprise. However, one would think he would at least be willing to step up to protect his own Conservative MPs.
Conservatives love to say that sunlight is the best disinfectant, but their leader prefers to dwell in ignorance. I am starting to think that the Conservative leader is so untrustworthy that he does not even trust himself with the intelligence.
On behalf of Canadians, I say that he should step up, be responsible, show some leadership and get the security clearance. Anything less is utterly shameful.