Evidence of meeting #34 for Government Operations and Estimates in the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was sauvé.
A recording is available from Parliament.
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As an Individual
Yes, I believe I have not received payment for some of the recent invoices.
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As an Individual
Quite honestly, I don't know that by heart. I would have to consult my accountant on that matter. I know some invoices weren't paid, and we subsequently had to deduct GST and QST again.
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Liberal
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Liberal
Raymonde Folco Liberal Laval—Les Îles, QC
However, you've had professional ties with people in Ottawa.
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Liberal
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Liberal
Raymonde Folco Liberal Laval—Les Îles, QC
You have no professional ties with anyone who works in Ottawa?
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As an Individual
I have no professional ties. I know a lot of people who work in firms in Ottawa, and in all the firms since about 1980.
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Liberal
Raymonde Folco Liberal Laval—Les Îles, QC
Mr. Varin you tell us you are very familiar with the way the machinery of government works and you tell us you played the intermediary for Mr. Sauvé. I have in my hand a press file from the Journal Québec Presse. It dates back to January 2009 and it was sent to me by the Bibliothèque nationale du Québec. It's entitled “Press file Gilles Varin, business lobbyist”. And yet you said a few minutes ago that you are not a lobbyist.
Could you explain that to us?
9:25 a.m.
As an Individual
I didn't write that file myself; a journalist did it. I clearly do business in the area of strategic consulting and business development with business people.
9:25 a.m.
Liberal
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Liberal
Raymonde Folco Liberal Laval—Les Îles, QC
Could you explain to us how he was involved in the awarding of contracts or in the cocktail parties? Was he involved in the organization or invitations for the cocktail party in January 2009?
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Liberal
Raymonde Folco Liberal Laval—Les Îles, QC
Was he involved in the awarding of the contracts in which you were involved?
9:30 a.m.
Liberal
9:30 a.m.
Bloc
Marc Lemay Bloc Abitibi—Témiscamingue, QC
Good morning, Mr. Varin.
You said you have known Paul Sauvé for about 30 years. Is that correct?
