Ms. Karen Shepherd at the Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics Committee

On May 2nd, 2017. See this statement in context.

May 2nd, 2017 / 5:35 p.m.

Commissioner of Lobbying, Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying

I can't provide an exact number. It really depends on the complexity of the investigation or review. Sometimes, the availability of the people we want to interview affects the length of the investigation.

For an investigation, two things must be considered. In a conduct case, I have control over the process. If I must send the investigation to the RCMP, it may remain with the RCMP for several months, or even years. I think a few cases are currently with the RCMP.

Another point must be considered before establishing a report for Parliament. In the 10 cases I just mentioned, the act requires that I give a response time to the person. I give 30 days. In some instances, people have requested an extension, and I've accepted the request.

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