Mr. Speaker, let me be very clear. My colleague, the government House leader, has already clearly explained the situation.
However, since the member is talking about the RCMP, I am going to read an important comment made by the RCMP commissioner, who said, and I quote:
I would like to emphasize...that the RCMP is operationally independent and strictly adheres to the principle of police independence. In a free and democratic society, this ensures that the government cannot direct or influence the actions of law enforcement.
That includes members of the House.