Mr. Speaker, the parliamentary secretary referred to the content of the motion that we are debating today, but this motion was motivated by the government's refusal to comply with an order of the House to hand over certain documents. The real issue here is our right to know what is happening so that, if need be, we can hold the government to account for any questionable or illegal acts that may have been committed.
The parliamentary secretary is talking about the importance of transparency and of knowing what is happening in reference to the fact that the Leader of the Opposition has not applied for his security clearance. I agree with him on that, but what he is saying should apply to the entire House, to our right to know. I would like to hear the parliamentary secretary's comments on that.
We are being told that what is good for the goose is good for the gander. Should that also not apply in this context?