As Canadians, we ask Mr. Poilievre, as leader of the Official Opposition and a Member of Parliament, to make an inquiry concerning the members of the US Trade Delegation and report back to the citizens of the nation he serves with the responses he receives to one simple question: Who won the 2020 US Presidential Election?

This matters because trust in public life depends on honesty, good faith, and a shared respect for the rule of law. Canada is founded upon principles that expect leaders to speak plainly when the truth is clear. If members of the US Trade Delegation answer directly, their response will help show whether they are guided by facts and honour. If they refuse to answer, that refusal will also tell Canadians something important about their judgment and loyalty.

We are not asking for drama or grandstanding. We are asking for a clear inquiry and a clear report back to the people of this country. Canadians deserve to know whether those we engage with in public life are willing to stand with truth, even on a question as basic as this one.

We therefore call on Mr. Poilievre to use the tenacity and determination that earned the respect of his peers as he rose through the ranks to become leader of his party, and to bring back a straightforward answer for Canadians. One answer brings trust and good faith for Canada.