Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Liddy, I would like to continue along the same lines as Mr. Whalen.
I imagine you are well aware that one of the fundamental principles of our parliamentary democracy is ministerial responsibility.
There are two systems. First, there is ministerial responsibility in the Westminster tradition. Second is the responsibility of public servants. This is the main system used in the United States.
I think our system is better. We truly want ministers to be responsible for their decisions rather than attacking public service professionals.
You said that, in light of the Gartner report, you considered that it was not necessary to inform the minister. Do you not think that, having made that decision of your own accord, or at least with your advisors and Ms. Lemay, you made it difficult for the minister to exercise ministerial responsibility in the interest of all Canadians?