As you know, words really matter in discussions about conflicts of interest and ethical breaches. The fact that the Prime Minister or someone from his office said that his trip was pre-cleared gives Canadians a false sense of security. If the person says they consulted the Ethics Commissioner and got advice, that's not the same thing at all.
We're here because someone in the PMO said your office pre-cleared this trip. I'd like you to tell us again, in French, that this is not how your office operates.