With regard to my role as the assistant deputy minister for policy, planning and communications, I would say that what I've observed since being with the department since 2018 is a department that is aware that there are a number of obligations and requirements, not just in procurement but in a number of other areas. We've talked about privacy and other aspects. The department undertakes, to the best of its abilities, the work in a way that is compliant with all of those rules, directives and regulations.
On April 8th, 2024. See this statement in context.