Evidence of meeting #43 for Government Operations and Estimates in the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was summit.
A recording is available from Parliament.
10:10 a.m.
NDP
10:10 a.m.
Some hon. members
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10:10 a.m.
Liberal
December 9th, 2010 / 10:10 a.m.
Liberal
Geoff Regan Liberal Halifax West, NS
Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, Mr. Côté, for being here this morning.
Mr. Côté, did you meet with anyone to discuss the testimony you would give this morning in advance of this meeting?
10:15 a.m.
Liberal
Geoff Regan Liberal Halifax West, NS
I'm sorry. You're telling me that you had discussions in preparing for testimony here at this meeting and it's none of our business to know who you discussed it with?
I'm sorry, sir. You're wrong. Please disclose to us who you discussed your testimony with in advance of this meeting.
10:15 a.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal John McKay
Yes, you are, Mr. Côté. There is no witness privilege that is accorded to who you might talk to.
10:15 a.m.
Liberal
10:15 a.m.
Liberal
Geoff Regan Liberal Halifax West, NS
He was director of communications for Mr. Fortier. He was in charge of massaging the messaging. He was the spin doctor for Mr. Fortier, and he's advised--
10:15 a.m.
Liberal
10:15 a.m.
Liberal
Geoff Regan Liberal Halifax West, NS
Was the minister's office involved? Where is Mr. Gagnon now? What does he do now?
