To be honest, Mr. Commissioner, after having heard what Ms. Picard had to say, I feel that your answer is unacceptable. The commissioner has a responsibility and the Office of the Commissioner is responsible for what happens in all of Canada. To say that Canada is a big country is not a valid excuse. In this case, a businessman allegedly interfered with an election and intimidated people. The lawyers don't work for you. That's why the Office of the Commissioner must investigate. If it does not do so, how can the people in Ottawa make a decision? If this is the way things work, we should pass legislation to get rid of the Office of the Commissioner.
On June 13th, 2006. See this statement in context.