Canada–Madagascar Tax Convention Implementation Act, 2018  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for that great question and for his expertise on this subject. This is a glaring problem. The example he described is just one of many. Companies, especially multinational corporations, are using highly complex tax schemes because they can afford to do so.

Canada–Madagascar Tax Convention Implementation Act, 2018  Mr. Speaker, I am not sure that my colleague and I will be able to come to an understanding, since the Conservatives often do not have the same definition of tax. In their definition of tax, they include anything they possibly can, just so that they can say that Canadians are paying more taxes.

Canada–Madagascar Tax Convention Implementation Act, 2018  Mr. Speaker, I may have forgotten to mention that our caucus supports Bill S-6. As I am sure I mentioned, the reason we support this bill is that Madagascar's tax rates are comparable to ours. They are reasonable tax rates compared to those in Canada. That is why it is possible to accept a bill like this one on an agreement with Madagascar.

Canada–Madagascar Tax Convention Implementation Act, 2018  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise in the House to speak to Bill S-6, following two of my colleagues who have already spoken on this subject. At first glance, this bill may seem a bit dull. I will therefore try to be as interesting as possible to ensure that Canadians tuning in know how important these issues are and that there are risks associated with establishing tax treaties with other countries.

Canada–Madagascar Tax Convention Implementation Act, 2018  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for his contribution to the debate. We could also spend all day talking about the Conservative government's legacy. The Conservatives seem to have forgotten everything that happened before 2015. Even in his own speech, the member mentioned that the Conservatives took tax evasion seriously and devoted considerable efforts to fighting it, yet that is totally false.

Canada–Madagascar Tax Convention Implementation Act, 2018  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for endeavouring to give the House a straight answer. I believe that this is a fundamental issue related to today's debate. The other question that I would like to ask is whether the government is prepared to continuously monitor tax conventions.

Canada–Madagascar Tax Convention Implementation Act, 2018  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her speech. I am always happy to debate with her. I would like to come back to Bill S-6, which is before us today. Bill C-82, which is currently being examined by the Standing Committee on Finance, would renew all tax conventions, if the two countries come to an agreement that, according to the government, is renewed and improved.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his intervention and for supporting our motion calling for an independent public inquiry to get to the bottom of this scandal, which has become surprisingly complex. I am also pleased to see the Conservatives' new passion for independent, transparent and open committees, rather than in camera meetings.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his speech. Canadians' confidence in the independence of the judiciary is being called into question, and I have to wonder what the implications are—

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, perhaps we can give the government members glasses to help them see their colleagues across the way. The specific question I was asking had to do with Canadians' confidence in the independence of the judiciary. This scandal is clouding judicial independence, which is why we have to shed light on it.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, the short answer is that I completely agree. That is why our motion calls for waiving solicitor-client privilege. That is extremely important. A public inquiry cannot move forward with this veil of secrecy shrouding the former justice minister. Openness and transparency are needed, and that is what is behind our motion.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for that very good question. As I said earlier, the company directors should personally be brought to justice for their wrongdoing. Unfortunately, that is not what is happening right now. They have managed to get off the hook because of the delays in the legal proceedings.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I am pleased rise after my colleague from Timmins—James Bay to speak to the important revelations that have emerged, some of which came to light last week. We already had concerns about potential political interference by the PMO and the Prime Minister himself in the case against SNC-Lavalin when we left to go back to our ridings over a week and a half ago.

Health  Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister talks and talks but does not actually do anything. My constituents are tired of seeing the wealthy exploit our system while they struggle to make ends meet and to pay for medication. I met a 70-year-old man in Sherbrooke who told me that he faced a tough decision on his last visit to the pharmacy.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie for his speech and for reminding us of the NDP's responsible approach to this issue. Compared to the Conservatives' approach of jumping on any opportunity to cut the public service, and the Liberals' approach of shutting the door and refusing to find solutions with those involved, the NDP's approach is responsible.