Hon. Donald Neil Plett (Leader of the Opposition): Senator Gold, last November, when questions were first raised regarding what the Prime Minister knew about Beijing’s interference in our elections, he should have announced a public inquiry. On Friday, when his made-up Special Rapporteur finally did the right thing and announced that he would step down, the Prime Minister, again, should have announced a public inquiry. The fact that he still hasn’t done so is just another example of how entitled he feels. It shows a complete and utter lack of leadership and, indeed, borders on contempt of Parliament.

Leader, what is stopping the Prime Minister from putting an end to his cover-up, and announcing a public inquiry today?

Hon. Donald Neil Plett (Leader of the Opposition): Is there time for a question?