We start an investigation when we have reason to believe there are grounds for an investigation or when we're being asked for it. In this case, we were specifically asked by Mr. Barrett to look at Ms. Verschuren and Mr. Ouimet, and we did so.
September 16th, 2024 / 3:40 p.m.
Commissioner, Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner
We start an investigation when we have reason to believe there are grounds for an investigation or when we're being asked for it. In this case, we were specifically asked by Mr. Barrett to look at Ms. Verschuren and Mr. Ouimet, and we did so.
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