Actually, the Auditor General pointed out that the rules exist to address any situations of this nature in the public service and that generally speaking, they are followed. However, in the case of ArriveCAN and the CBSA, they were not. That's exactly why Jean-Yves Duclos and I announced today that we are taking measures to ensure that the Public Service adheres to its responsibilities under the directive on conflict of interest, as well as the manager's guide to professional services, which we are updating to ensure that there is value for money for the Canadian taxpayer every single time.
On March 20th, 2024. See this statement in context.