I guess my question, further to that, is if an individual files an application, is it not in the best interest of your office and of the individual who files the application that it remain confidential until you at least have a chance to do a preliminary review as to whether the charges or the allegation should be further investigated? Would that not be helpful? The ethics commissioner seems to say, in the conversations we've had around this issue, that she would appreciate it not being made public beforehand, because that puts her in a very awkward and difficult position in terms of trying to make a determination of whether the allegations that have been submitted to her, or to you, are in fact at least serious enough to warrant further investigation.
On December 13th, 2011. See this statement in context.