Madam Speaker, I want to thank the member opposite for his speech just now.
It is ironic, and interesting, that the member highlighted Nixon and Watergate, as well as how democracy must be protected. Certainly, Nixon is a shame on democracy. He also highlighted how we must protect our public institutions and have faith in our democracy. However, how can Canadians trust this when the leader of the official opposition refuses to get his security clearance?
It is ironic that the member mentioned Nixon, and at the same time, the Leader of the Opposition is refusing to be security cleared. It boggles the mind. I do not get it. Thus far, I have not heard a satisfactory answer today in this chamber from the Conservative Party on why its leader refuses to be security cleared. Could the hon. member answer that question?