I do not recall exactly when I became aware of the request. I was not part of this committee work originally.
I do know that in the early fall, a letter was being drafted and sent to this committee responding to that request. I don't want to speculate. I don't know if that's related to Parliament adjourning and the timing.
Absolutely, the internal discussions at PCO were that we would like to find a solution and we would like to adhere to that idea of an open and accountable government where we work with committees to find solutions. Certainly the intention behind that letter and the subsequent letter was to very honestly disclose that this is the work it would involve and open the door for discussions with the committee and the committee clerk to find a solution.