Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Ladies and gentlemen, let's be very clear about this. We have no intention of blaming you for anything. We're here to try and understand the process and what happens in the case of all government communications.
Yesterday, I logged on to Canada's Economic Action Plan website. It contains photographs of average Canadians, which gives the impression that the site is intended for the average Canadian. An explanation is given of the policies associated with the Economic Action Plan. If you check out the site further and click on some of the additional photographs, you come across a series of photos promoting either the prime minister or ministers. These are the kinds of photographs and observations normally found on departmental websites.
So then, you can see why we have some major issues with this approach. We know that these were not your decisions. We know that you must comply with policies and follow orders. That's what has been said and reported by the media. We're merely trying to delve into this a little further and to get more information, so that we have a clearer picture.
When Ms. d'Auray appeared before the committee, she was accompanied by Simon Kennedy. My colleague probably mentioned that earlier. Simon Kennedy told the committee that the government's Economic Action Plan website is managed by the Privy Council Office. You are telling us that the Privy Council Office in fact decides what material is posted on a website like the Economic Action Plan website.
That said, did I understand correctly that the office has dealings with Cossette Communication? No? Earlier, I thought I heard the name Cossette mentioned. Why has the name Cossette Communication come up?