Before we go to Ms. Freeman, I have an issue. Perhaps I'll direct it to you, Mr. Wild, because it's a technical issue and I'd like your clarification, if that is possible.
Under section 4 of the act, which I'll quote here, “a public office holder is in a conflict of interest when he or she exercises an official power, duty or function that provides an opportunity to further his or her private interests”. I'll underline private interest.
The act goes on, and as Mr. Poilievre pointed out, it provides that private interest does not include an interest in a decision that is of a general application. So my problem, or where I'm becoming somewhat confused, is how is that line drawn? What steps would one take to distinguish between a so-called “private interest” on the one hand and an interest of a general application, on the other hand? In this case, what would be distinguishing between Mr. Wright's private interest and the interest of Onex?
Could you elaborate further on any interpretations that you have to assist this committee?