Government Operations committee  No, no.

Government Operations committee  As I explained to you earlier, in Mr. Sauvé's case, I explained to him that he had to—

Government Operations committee  I don't really remember the circumstances. However, I know that I never received any money whatever for services that I might have rendered to them.

Government Operations committee  It happened more than 35 years ago.

Government Operations committee  That's correct.

Government Operations committee  Yes, I believe I have not received payment for some of the recent invoices.

Government Operations committee  Quite honestly, I don't know that by heart. I would have to consult my accountant on that matter. I know some invoices weren't paid, and we subsequently had to deduct GST and QST again.

Government Operations committee  No.

Government Operations committee  What ties are you talking about?

Government Operations committee  No, no.

Government Operations committee  I have no professional ties. I know a lot of people who work in firms in Ottawa, and in all the firms since about 1980.

Government Operations committee  I didn't write that file myself; a journalist did it. I clearly do business in the area of strategic consulting and business development with business people.

Government Operations committee  Yes.

Government Operations committee  No, he was not involved in that cocktail party.

Government Operations committee  That's absolutely not the case.