Mr. Speaker, I do not know who he has been talking to in the department but the last thing they will say is that I have been running the department on fear. We have a good working relationship at that department despite all the problems, despite the lack of understanding of the opposition.
We are working together collaboratively to change a very proud institution that has served its country well, that is having a very difficult time adapting to some of the challenges of the day with respect to budget downsizing, delayering, reduction of personnel and the coming to grips with the norms and values of modern society.
The men and women of the department are working with me every day in a collegial, friendly and responsible way that will get results.