With the Gomery commission's report on the sponsorship scandal not due out until testimony wraps up in the fall, a Liberal cabinet minister is saying "The sooner we have a report from Justice Gomery, the better."

The explosive allegations brought to light after Gomery lifted the publication ban on ad executive Jean Brault's testimony at the sponsorship inquiry has opposition parties prepping their war rooms for a possible election.

The Liberals have been pleading with the Opposition and the public to be patient and hold off on a decision about an election until the inquiry wraps up in the fall.

But Brison admits people's patience may not last that long.

"I believe Canadians would benefit from having a report from Justice Gomery as soon as possible, and would benefit from that truth," he told CTV's Mike Duffy during Sunday's Question Period.

"Clearly, Canadians trust Justice Gomery to get to the bottom of this issue, and the prime minister established Justice Gomery to be able to have a solid analysis of all the testimony," he said.

Internal audit

Brison maintains the Liberal party has been "completely open and accountable," pointing to results of an independent, internal audit that he said shows "all contributions were properly handled and received."

The Liberals had appointed auditors Deloitte Touche and Price Waterhouse Coopers to audit the books of the Liberal Party in Quebec, to find out whether any of the money that went to Quebec advertising and communications firms in the sponsorship scandal made it back to the Liberal Party.

"Both Deloitte and Price Waterhouse Coopers . . . came back with audits saying all contributions made were properly handled and received," Brison said.

"It's important to realize that the Liberal party has cooperated fully in this process."

Brison added that if the inquiry points to any funds received inappropriately by the party, the Liberals will ensure they'll be returned to Canadians.

"If there were profiteers who took advantage of the unity crisis, who took advantage of the brand of the Liberal Party, to benefit personally, or financially, we want to want to make sure justice is meted out on those individuals," he said.

"That way we can clear the name of the Liberal Party of Canada. We can at the same time defend the interests of taxpayers."

Confidence motion

Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe, meanwhile, told CTV's Craig Oliver on Question Period that he hasn't made up his mind on whether to force a spring election over the scandal.

"I want to consider everything before making such an important decision," he said, on whether he will table a parliamentary motion expressing non-confidence in Martin's government during opposition day debate in the Commons on Thursday.

If he decides to topple the government, however, his party carries only 54 members and would need the support of other parties to do so.

So far Conservative Leader Stephen Harper and NDP Leader Jack Layton have been cool to the idea of an election this spring

After speaking at a rally against same-sex marriage in Ottawa on Saturday, Harper sidestepped questions about whether he would support the Bloc's motion.