Mr. Chair, I can't speak to specific items in terms of what PCO may or may not advise on, or to items that were discussed. I can, however, just in terms of the member's question, indicate that PCO does provide advice on the complete range of files the government deals with. So if it were to come to issues like pay equity or issues regarding labour relations or that sort of thing, that would be an advice function we would have as well. But the central responsibility for the policy and for the work would still reside with the Treasury Board as the government's employer. But we provide advice on a range of matters, which would include pay equity.
On March 12th, 2009. See this statement in context.