Procedure and House Affairs committee  With the utmost respect, I don't believe there is a discrepancy. My casual group of friends is larger than just Ms. Hamilton. I'm referring to my friends at large. I cannot remember any instance when we discussed the pre-budget consultation directly between just Ms. Hamilton and I.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I believe that my e-mail to her was, “What number are you at right now?” And she replied with a phone number. I don't recall if I ever called her or what I called her about.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Sorry, which e-mail chain are you referring to now?

Procedure and House Affairs committee  That's a very good question. I'd have to rack my brain, but off the top of my head, no, I don't believe I've ever received any information.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  As I said, I don't remember calling her, but I trust Ms. Hamilton's recollection better than mine, because I simply don't have one at this point. I can see from the e-mail chain that it would make sense that I called her at 3:20, considering that I asked for her phone number at 3:17, but I do not recall what the conversation was about.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I do believe that I removed the vice-president of the Young Liberals at the University of Ottawa from my resumé.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I know.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I believe the report was sent at 8:30 in the morning, or something of that nature, from the clerk's office. I don't remember exactly.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  That's correct.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I knew it was wrong, and I believe I've stated that on the record. I knew it was wrong; I didn't understand just how wrong it was.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I can say the companies aren't very successful, because I don't spend much time on them. I believe one of your other questions had to do with the type of relationship I have with these lobbyists, and I would accept that it was both professional and personal. Sometimes we would go out and discuss work things; sometimes we would go out and discuss family things; it was never only one or the other.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  The question is, did I have a performance review by Mrs. Block?

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I had an informal one, yes. We had a discussion over whether she was happy with the amount of work I was doing for her and the tasks I was assigned.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  No, I did not read the report. I didn't know what was even in the report when I forwarded it to her.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Yes.