Government Operations committee  As a practical approach, for small agencies and small organizations, it is my intention to visit colleagues formally to make sure that concrete solutions are found, such as the ones we have listed. As for crown corporations, I repeat that we have already begun a dialogue with Tr

Government Operations committee  Port authorities, yes. Under crown corporations, yes.

Government Operations committee  The CBC, first of all, is a crown corporation. It's covered under it, but it was a provision that my general counsel.... This was part of the bill that was discussed previously. Essentially, it says: “Nothing in this Act relating to the making of disclosures is to be construed as

Government Operations committee  Correct.

Government Operations committee  I'll make two other observations. Section 22 says that we must conduct our inquiries or our investigative process in accordance with natural justice and procedural fairness. In addition, anybody coming forward has an obligation not to make false statements and not to obstruct th

Government Operations committee  That's a very good comment.

Government Operations committee  Thank you for the question. You are right, we cannot guarantee the integrity of the entire public service with 22 people. That is why Parliament in its wisdom gave the minister, in this case the President of the Treasury Board through his officials, a role in education and prev

Government Operations committee  Of course, but if it leaves our jurisdiction, then different rules will apply. From that perspective, it's a referral, but the identity of the individual is not going to be shared with the Auditor General. It's the issue or problem that needs to be looked at. So from that perspec

Government Operations committee  It may not be necessary. Again, ultimately our obligation remains. Whether the person is still within our office, whether we have an active file, our obligation to protect the identity of this individual remains forever, to the extent possible, of course.

Government Operations committee  That's correct.

Government Operations committee  Again, there are specific provisions in the act that talk about an opportunity to respond to the allegations. My deputy commissioner will read it out loud.

Government Operations committee  Mr. Chair, without knowing the particulars of the case, if any issue is brought to the attention of my legal services, we'd be happy to look at it. I think I'd be remiss if I were to comment at this point in time.

Government Operations committee  At all levels.

Government Operations committee  In fact—

Government Operations committee  No. There's a specific provision in the act with respect to reporters. First of all, yes, I see that it does not cover the CBC....