I really do have to question how, on a budget bill, this becomes part of the discussion. It really is quite frankly, Mr. Chairman, inappropriate to use a legislative instrument to deal with an investigative report—or at least this legislative instrument.
The reality is—and let's just put all the ducks in line and get the facts straight instead of innuendo and trying to smear good people's reputations and talking about who may or may not be in the service because the previous government fast-tracked a lot of individuals to the civil service who I am sure are continuing to do good service to the country today.
The question is of John Lynn, and that's really where this should stay. His appointment as chief executive officer of Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation was terminated on May 27, 2014. His appointment was terminated with cause. The decision was taken as a result of findings from an independent investigation undertaken by the board of directors of the corporation that determined that Mr. Lynn's actions were incompatible with his position as CEO of ECBC.
You know, as a standard practice, the government doesn't pay compensation in this situation. You have to go back and also look at the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner, who found no fault on the part of the minister. The facts are out there. If you want to use this hearing to drag over what couldn't be achieved in question period and take another kick at the can.... But it's been dealt with.