Mr. Daniel Therrien at the Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics Committee

I just talked about impartiality. I did not deal with Bill C-13 as a Department of Justice lawyer. So there would be no conflict of interest in that regard.

I don't see any other conflicts of interest that would prevent me from taking action. If a conflict of interest were to arise, I would withdraw from the file. I note that the law provides for the appointment of an assistant or ad hoc commissioner. That could be an adequate mechanism.

After seriously considering the issue—and examining my conscience—I currently do not see any conflicts of interest that would force me to withdraw from a file.